ASHTON RISE, DH2 2JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2JA

ASHTON RISE, DH2 2JA, County Durham has recorded a total of 52 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.22 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2JA 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 2JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2JA, encompassing approximately 2704 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (9.52% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

DH2 2JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Fife Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Bede Terrace with total crimes: 3

ASHTON RISE, DH2 2JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2319.229.52%
Shoplifting78.50-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour72.59-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.59-44.44%
Public order41.85-55.56%
Drugs21.48100.00%
Bicycle theft10.740.00%
Burglary10.37-83.33%
Other crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2127.7361.54%
Shoplifting117.7622.22%
Anti-social behaviour94.0780.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.3380.00%
Public order93.33200.00%
Burglary63.33500.00%
Vehicle crime32.220.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.740.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.168.33%
Shoplifting94.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.33-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.85-37.50%
Robbery31.850.00%
Public order31.11-25.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.38-53.85%
Shoplifting94.4428.57%
Anti-social behaviour93.3312.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.33100.00%
Public order42.96100.00%
Other theft21.48-33.33%
Burglary20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.74-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.3336.84%
Anti-social behaviour89.61166.67%
Shoplifting72.96-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.5933.33%
Other theft31.48-25.00%
Public order21.110.00%
Vehicle crime20.74100.00%
Robbery10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.12533.33%
Shoplifting137.021200.00%
Other theft44.81300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.11-57.14%
Public order21.110.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.4475.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.59-82.35%
Shoplifting11.11-90.00%
Other theft10.37-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.3370.00%
Shoplifting106.28-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson73.70-30.00%
Other theft62.5950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.22100.00%
Public order31.48200.00%
Burglary21.110.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Theft from the person10.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.0185.71%
Criminal damage and arson104.8166.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.70-28.57%
Other theft43.7033.33%
Vehicle crime41.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.480.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Public order10.74-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.79-17.65%
Shoplifting75.18-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.59200.00%
Public order52.22400.00%
Burglary31.85200.00%
Other theft31.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.11100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.900.00%
Shoplifting96.280.00%
Other theft63.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.480.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.740.00%
Public order10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202421
July 202413
June 202412
May 202426
April 202419
March 20243
February 202417
January 202410
December 202314
November 202317

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243
February 20247
January 202410
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 202413
March 20241
February 202410
January 202413
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 20249
May 20248
April 20243
March 20247
February 20244
January 20242
November 20234

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

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 2JA 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. Bede Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Buttermere Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Ashton Downe
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Allen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Central Exchange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ripon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Elvet Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Boulmer Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bullion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Yetholm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Cleveland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1