DH2 2DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2DG

DH2 2DG, County Durham has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.33 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2DG 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 2DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2DG, encompassing approximately 1955 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 2DG area, explore the DH2 2DG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (40.91% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-23.53% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

DH2 2DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Fife Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • High Chare with total crimes: 7

DH2 2DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3137.3340.91%
Shoplifting1315.85-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour116.65-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.62-45.45%
Public order53.07-44.44%
Drugs22.56100.00%
Burglary21.02-71.43%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2245.5122.22%
Shoplifting1711.2530.77%
Anti-social behaviour128.69140.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.1457.14%
Public order95.62125.00%
Burglary74.60600.00%
Vehicle crime33.5850.00%
Other theft21.53-33.33%
Other crime21.020.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1829.66-18.18%
Shoplifting139.2030.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.65-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.58-37.50%
Public order42.56-20.00%
Robbery32.05200.00%
Other theft31.53200.00%
Vehicle crime21.53100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.19-21.43%
Shoplifting1011.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.1128.57%
Anti-social behaviour84.60-27.27%
Public order54.09150.00%
Burglary22.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-50.00%
Robbery10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2833.7516.67%
Anti-social behaviour1114.3222.22%
Shoplifting105.62-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.1175.00%
Other theft33.58-25.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.02100.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2433.75700.00%
Shoplifting1512.271400.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.67-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson44.600.00%
Burglary42.050.00%
Other theft42.05300.00%
Public order22.050.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.20160.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.65-83.33%
Shoplifting11.53-92.31%
Other theft10.51-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1832.2128.57%
Shoplifting139.20-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson106.65-9.09%
Other theft65.1150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.07150.00%
Public order42.56100.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1629.15128.57%
Violence and sexual offences148.18-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson117.1657.14%
Other theft45.6233.33%
Vehicle crime42.05100.00%
Possession of weapons22.050.00%
Public order21.02-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02100.00%
Other crime21.02100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.52-22.73%
Criminal damage and arson78.69133.33%
Shoplifting73.58-30.00%
Public order53.58150.00%
Burglary32.5650.00%
Other theft31.53-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.02-75.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2226.080.00%
Shoplifting1011.250.00%
Other theft65.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202422
July 202418
June 202422
May 202428
April 202424
March 20243
February 202418
January 202414
December 202317
November 202322

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20241
June 20242
April 20244
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20244
February 202410
January 202411
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202417
July 202413
June 202410
May 202410
April 202415
March 20241
February 202413
January 202416
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 20245
June 20248
May 202411
April 20249
March 202413
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Fife Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. High Chare
    Total7
    Shoplifting6
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Wesley Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Bede Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 7. Buttermere Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Ashton Downe
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Lumley Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Allen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bede Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Central Exchange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Springfield
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Baden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Ripon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 22. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 23. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Elvet Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Boulmer Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Bullion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Cleveland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1