VALLEY ROAD, DH2 2NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2NL

VALLEY ROAD, DH2 2NL, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2NL 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 2NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2NL, encompassing approximately 1299 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-62.50% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 2NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Coleridge Place with total crimes: 1
  • Wordsworth Avenue with total crimes: 1

VALLEY ROAD, DH2 2NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.7033.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.08-62.50%
Other theft12.310.00%
Burglary10.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences813.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.160.00%
Burglary22.31100.00%
Other theft11.540.00%
Other crime10.77-80.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Public order10.77-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order516.16400.00%
Other crime53.85150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.310.00%
Burglary12.31-66.67%

In June 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 offences614.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.6233.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.080.00%
Burglary32.310.00%
Other crime22.310.00%
Public order11.54-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.93-40.00%
Public order32.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.3150.00%

In April 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 offences58.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.540.00%
Drugs11.540.00%
Other crime10.770.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.31100.00%
Other theft11.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.4740.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-50.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

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 offences55.39-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson23.85100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.5480.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.310.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.470.00%
Public order23.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
November 20232

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fell Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Coleridge Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Little Burn Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Glenview Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Cong Burn View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Valley Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1