DH2 2QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2QB

DH2 2QB, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.61 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2QB 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 2QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2QB, encompassing approximately 1161 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 2QB area, explore the DH2 2QB Area information page.
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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 (-70.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH2 2QB 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

DH2 2QB 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 arson48.6133.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.44-70.00%
Other theft12.58-50.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.0766.67%
Criminal damage and arson38.61-25.00%
Other theft22.580.00%
Burglary21.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.72-66.67%
Other crime10.86-80.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Public order10.86-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.660.00%
Public order55.16400.00%
Other crime54.30150.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.3033.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.44-25.00%
Burglary12.58-66.67%

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 offences617.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.1633.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.440.00%
Burglary32.580.00%
Other crime22.580.00%
Other theft11.720.00%
Public order10.86-66.67%

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 offences37.75-50.00%
Public order32.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.58200.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences610.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.160.00%
Drugs12.580.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-50.00%

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 behaviour22.580.00%
Other theft11.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.1975.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.02100.00%
Other crime21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.72-50.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.02-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson23.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.72-66.67%

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 offences912.9180.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.580.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.300.00%
Public order21.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 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 20244
June 20243
April 20243
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 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 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 20242

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 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 2QB 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