DH2 2FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2FL

DH2 2FL, County Durham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.64 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2FL 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 2FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2FL, encompassing approximately 1695 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 2FL area, explore the DH2 2FL 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 (160.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

DH2 2FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelton Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Glencoe Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Villiers Place with total crimes: 4

DH2 2FL 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.64160.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.6716.67%
Shoplifting74.13600.00%
Public order24.13100.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.5620.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.54-28.57%
Burglary42.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.1325.00%
Public order12.950.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.0216.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.13-33.33%
Other theft22.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-33.33%
Public order11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.02-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.5450.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.3125.00%
Public order32.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.77100.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.90300.00%
Public order22.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.0816.67%
Shoplifting24.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.67-40.00%
Other theft23.54-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.18-33.33%
Public order11.18-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.5142.86%
Criminal damage and arson55.9066.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.9550.00%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Other crime21.77-33.33%
Public order21.18-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.130.00%
Other crime31.770.00%
Public order31.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.770.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20249
February 20247
January 20246
December 202310
November 20237

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pelton Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Glencoe Avenue
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Villiers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Beechwoods
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Pelaw Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Cedars
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Pelaw Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Northlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Hilda Park
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. South Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pelaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Highfield Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Viador
    Total1
    Drugs1