THE AVENUE, DH2 2DD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2DD

THE AVENUE, DH2 2DD, County Durham has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.55 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2DD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH2 postcode area, which has experienced 190 crimes and a crime rate of 6.20 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH2 2DD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2DD, encompassing approximately 2749 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 2DD area, explore the DH2 2DD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH2 2DD area, visit the DH2 2DD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

DH2 2DD Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Fife Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Fourth Avenue with total crimes: 4

THE AVENUE, DH2 2DD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.5514.29%
Shoplifting105.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.6416.67%
Public order62.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.18-50.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.36-85.71%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.8227.27%
Anti-social behaviour125.09200.00%
Shoplifting104.36-16.67%
Burglary73.64250.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.55200.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Other crime31.09200.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Public order20.73-60.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.2733.33%
Violence and sexual offences114.36-38.89%
Public order54.00150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.82100.00%
Bicycle theft21.450.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.73-50.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.55-5.26%
Shoplifting96.5512.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45-50.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.73100.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.27-40.62%
Shoplifting86.91-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson52.91-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.820.00%
Public order31.45200.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3223.281500.00%
Shoplifting1411.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.91-66.67%
Burglary21.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.36-88.24%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.5521.43%
Criminal damage and arson96.1828.57%
Shoplifting93.27-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2733.33%
Burglary31.450.00%
Drugs31.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1517.09114.29%
Violence and sexual offences145.46-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson75.090.00%
Public order42.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.4550.00%
Vehicle crime21.09100.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.55-25.00%
Shoplifting76.5516.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.550.00%
Public order22.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.73-75.00%
Other theft10.36-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.730.00%
Other theft72.550.00%
Shoplifting62.550.00%
Vehicle crime42.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
February 20249
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 202414
February 20249
January 202415
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232

A total of 185 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202414
July 202411
June 202418
May 202419
April 202432
March 20242
February 202417
January 202414
December 202318
November 202324

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20243

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 202412
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH2 2DD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fife Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Fourth Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hedworth Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bede Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Ashton Downe
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Gainford
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Tuart Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. The Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bede Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Jacques Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Central Exchange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Elvet Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Boulmer Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Bullion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Yetholm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Twelfth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1