CASTLE RIGGS, DH2 2DL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2DL

CASTLE RIGGS, DH2 2DL, County Durham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.25 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2DL 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 2DL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2DL, encompassing approximately 3086 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)

DH2 2DL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fife Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Fourth Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Bede Terrace with total crimes: 3

CASTLE RIGGS, DH2 2DL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.25-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour83.89-38.46%
Shoplifting72.59-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.27-40.00%
Public order41.940.00%
Other theft31.3050.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%
Burglary10.32-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.0616.67%
Anti-social behaviour134.54116.67%
Shoplifting114.2122.22%
Criminal damage and arson103.56100.00%
Burglary63.24200.00%
Public order41.94-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Other theft20.970.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.23-29.41%
Shoplifting93.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.94-16.67%
Public order51.6266.67%
Robbery31.620.00%
Bicycle theft20.970.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.25-29.17%
Shoplifting95.5128.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.9220.00%
Public order31.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.97100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2415.87-22.58%
Shoplifting77.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.27-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson51.620.00%
Public order31.6250.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3120.411450.00%
Shoplifting1410.041300.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.54-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson52.270.00%
Public order21.620.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.18160.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.21-90.00%
Shoplifting10.65-90.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.7642.86%
Criminal damage and arson116.4837.50%
Shoplifting103.56-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour53.24400.00%
Other theft51.62150.00%
Burglary31.620.00%
Drugs30.970.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.25-17.65%
Shoplifting134.5485.71%
Criminal damage and arson84.2114.29%
Vehicle crime42.59300.00%
Other theft21.300.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

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 offences1712.63-29.17%
Criminal damage and arson75.5175.00%
Shoplifting72.270.00%
Public order22.27100.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other theft20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.200.00%
Shoplifting77.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.270.00%
Other theft41.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.300.00%
Vehicle crime31.300.00%
Public order10.970.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
February 20243

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202412
June 202417
May 202424
April 202431
March 20242
February 202420
January 202414
December 202317
November 202324

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20245
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 95 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 202414
March 20241
February 202410
January 202413
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 202413
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

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 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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 2DL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fife Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Fourth Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Bede Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Ashton Downe
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Gainford
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. The Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bede Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Jacques Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Central Exchange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Cleveland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1