GAINFORD, DH2 2EW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2EW

GAINFORD, DH2 2EW, County Durham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.78 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2EW 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 2EW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2EW, encompassing approximately 3530 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 2EW 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 2EW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7840.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.97-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.420.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Public order30.8550.00%
Burglary10.85-75.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%

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 behaviour1210.2071.43%
Violence and sexual offences103.4011.11%
Burglary42.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.13100.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Public order20.85-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%

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 offences97.36-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour72.55-12.50%
Public order51.98400.00%
Burglary21.42100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.3514.29%
Anti-social behaviour84.53-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson22.27-50.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.06-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour93.97125.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.55-50.00%
Public order41.130.00%
Other crime11.130.00%

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 offences2310.762200.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.27-66.67%
Other theft21.130.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour123.68140.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.40-95.24%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.4616.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.95166.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.27150.00%
Other crime21.420.00%
Drugs20.570.00%
Burglary20.570.00%
Other theft20.570.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences187.9312.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.1050.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Public order20.57100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.8023.08%
Other theft34.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-60.00%
Public order10.57-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.28-85.71%

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 offences139.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.980.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20249
June 202416
May 202414
April 202423
March 20241
February 202421
January 202418
December 202316
November 202313

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.55 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 20249
April 20244
March 202412
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 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 20232
November 20235

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 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
June 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 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 2EW 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. Sidlaw Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    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. Bullion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Yetholm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Auckland
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1