GAINFORD, DH2 2EP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2EP

GAINFORD, DH2 2EP, County Durham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.45 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2EP 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 2EP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2EP, encompassing approximately 3433 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 2EP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Gibside with total crimes: 4
  • Fourth Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Waldridge Road with total crimes: 3

GAINFORD, DH2 2EP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.4530.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.79-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.460.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Burglary10.58-66.67%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.9071.43%
Violence and sexual offences103.4911.11%
Criminal damage and arson42.91100.00%
Burglary31.1650.00%
Other theft30.870.00%
Public order20.87-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.62-12.50%
Public order42.04300.00%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

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 offences159.0315.38%
Anti-social behaviour84.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Public order10.29-75.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.74-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour83.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.33-50.00%
Public order41.160.00%
Other crime11.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2310.782200.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.33-60.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.91-94.12%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.656.25%
Criminal damage and arson84.95166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.33150.00%
Other crime21.460.00%
Drugs20.580.00%
Burglary20.580.00%
Other theft20.58100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.4123.08%
Other theft24.660.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.29-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.040.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.580.00%
Other crime20.580.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20249
June 202415
May 202413
April 202423
March 20241
February 202417
January 202416
December 202316
November 202313

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 202410
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Gibside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Fourth Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Waldridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Cartmel Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Gainford
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Belsay Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. The Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bullion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Yetholm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Auckland
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1