DH2 2DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2DZ

DH2 2DZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.36 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2DZ 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 2DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2DZ, encompassing approximately 3169 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

DH2 2DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fife Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Gibside with total crimes: 4
  • Fourth Avenue with total crimes: 4

DH2 2DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.36266.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.47100.00%
Shoplifting61.8920.00%
Other theft31.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-72.73%
Public order20.950.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-75.00%
Other crime10.32-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.04-26.67%
Shoplifting53.47-37.50%
Burglary41.58100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.260.00%
Other theft30.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.95-72.73%
Other crime30.9550.00%
Public order20.95-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.4687.50%
Violence and sexual offences114.73-26.67%
Shoplifting83.4714.29%
Public order32.52200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.3025.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.73-11.11%
Shoplifting72.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.260.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Public order10.63-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.73-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.79125.00%
Public order42.840.00%
Shoplifting41.26-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.26-20.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.142400.00%
Shoplifting127.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.58-71.43%
Burglary11.260.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour144.7375.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.42-94.74%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.61-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson105.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.1660.00%
Shoplifting82.52-33.33%
Burglary42.520.00%
Other theft31.26200.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.510.00%
Shoplifting126.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.79-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.5825.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.62-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson66.6320.00%
Shoplifting61.8920.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.89-50.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.570.00%
Shoplifting52.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.580.00%
Vehicle crime41.580.00%
Other theft41.260.00%
Other crime21.260.00%
Public order10.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 163 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20243
July 202411
June 202415
May 202412
April 202425
March 20241
February 202419
January 202421
December 202321
November 202324

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
February 202410
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
April 20241
February 20244
December 20231

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 202412
February 20248
January 202412
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 89 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 202415
June 20248
May 20249
April 20244
March 202414
February 20248
January 20245
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234

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 2DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fife Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Gibside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Fourth Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bede Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 5. Gainford
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. The Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cragside
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lingholme
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Jacques Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bullion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Twelfth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1