PELAW SQUARE, DH2 2HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2HB

PELAW SQUARE, DH2 2HB, County Durham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.04 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2HB 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 2HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2HB, encompassing approximately 2223 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DH2 2HB 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
  • Beechwoods with total crimes: 3

PELAW SQUARE, DH2 2HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.04140.00%
Shoplifting75.40600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.1525.00%
Public order22.25100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.44-28.57%
Burglary42.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.800.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.3040.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.15-25.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Other theft10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.74-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.25-20.00%
Other theft21.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7025.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25100.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.70100.00%
Public order31.8050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.600.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.15-20.00%
Shoplifting21.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.50-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.25-33.33%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.4414.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.35100.00%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.450.00%

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 offences78.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.15200.00%
Public order31.35200.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.150.00%
Other theft20.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20238
November 20237
September 20237

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2HB 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. Beechwoods
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Pelaw Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Cedars
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Pelaw Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Northlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hilda Park
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Cherrytree Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. South Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Pelaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Highfield Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Viador
    Total1
    Drugs1