DH2 2ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2ES

DH2 2ES, County Durham has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.37 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2ES 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 2ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2ES, encompassing approximately 2640 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (26.09% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

DH2 2ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Fife Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

DH2 2ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.3726.09%
Anti-social behaviour1010.98-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson93.79-10.00%
Shoplifting73.41-36.36%
Public order52.65-44.44%
Drugs21.89100.00%
Burglary20.76-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2332.1921.05%
Anti-social behaviour168.71166.67%
Shoplifting116.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.1725.00%
Public order93.7980.00%
Burglary73.41600.00%
Vehicle crime32.6550.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.3426.67%
Shoplifting117.1922.22%
Criminal damage and arson84.17-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.03-14.29%
Public order52.2725.00%
Robbery31.890.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Burglary10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.31-42.31%
Criminal damage and arson95.6828.57%
Shoplifting93.4128.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.41-36.36%
Public order42.65100.00%
Vehicle crime21.51100.00%
Other theft20.76-33.33%
Burglary20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2623.1013.04%
Anti-social behaviour119.8537.50%
Shoplifting74.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.6516.67%
Other theft32.65-25.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.24666.67%
Shoplifting148.711300.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.30-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.030.00%
Other theft42.27300.00%
Burglary31.510.00%
Public order21.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour126.4450.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.54-86.96%
Shoplifting11.14-90.91%
Other theft10.38-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2327.2643.75%
Criminal damage and arson118.7137.50%
Shoplifting114.17-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour84.17300.00%
Other theft63.0350.00%
Burglary32.270.00%
Drugs31.140.00%
Public order31.140.00%
Other crime21.14100.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.070.00%
Shoplifting146.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.3014.29%
Other theft43.0333.33%
Vehicle crime41.51100.00%
Public order31.51-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson76.06133.33%
Shoplifting72.65-22.22%
Public order52.65400.00%
Other theft31.89-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.070.00%
Shoplifting99.090.00%
Other theft63.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20243

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202423
July 202419
June 202415
May 202426
April 202423
March 20243
February 202423
January 202416
December 202316
November 202324

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20248
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
February 202411
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233

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
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 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 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 20249
May 20247
April 202414
March 20241
February 202411
January 202414
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 20246
June 20247
May 202411
April 20248
March 202412
February 20248
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH2 2ES 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. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Wesley Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Bede Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Buttermere Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 7. Ashton Downe
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Allen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Baden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Elvet Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Boulmer Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Bullion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Yetholm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Cleveland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1