PELAW ROAD, DH2 2HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2HF

PELAW ROAD, DH2 2HF, County Durham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.34 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2HF 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 2HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2HF, encompassing approximately 1774 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DH2 2HF 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 ROAD, DH2 2HF 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 offences1216.34200.00%
Shoplifting76.76600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9425.00%
Public order22.82100.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary410.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2533.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.560.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.51-25.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.25-33.33%
Other theft22.25100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Public order11.130.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.32-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.38-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.25100.00%
Other theft11.130.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.51150.00%
Public order32.8250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Other theft10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

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 behaviour23.38100.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%

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 offences44.51-33.33%
Shoplifting22.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.20-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.38-50.00%
Other theft11.13-50.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-66.67%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson44.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.25200.00%
Other theft21.69100.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.130.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Public order10.56-66.67%
Burglary10.560.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.38200.00%
Public order31.6950.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Robbery10.560.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.320.00%
Public order23.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.130.00%
Other theft11.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20232

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 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
September 20236

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 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 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 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 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
December 20231

A total of 3 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

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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 2HF 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. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Northlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. South Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Pelaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Highfield Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1