DH2 2UD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2UD

DH2 2UD, County Durham has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.55 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2UD 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 2UD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2UD, encompassing approximately 2350 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 2UD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fife Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

DH2 2UD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.55150.00%
Shoplifting118.5110.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.680.00%
Public order52.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-69.23%
Other theft31.700.00%
Burglary21.28-75.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1322.55116.67%
Shoplifting105.53-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.25-27.27%
Burglary83.40300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.4050.00%
Other theft32.550.00%
Other crime31.2850.00%
Vehicle crime21.28100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1520.8536.36%
Violence and sexual offences116.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.55-20.00%
Public order41.70100.00%
Bicycle theft21.700.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.89120.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.68-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson54.68-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-20.00%
Public order21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.32-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.530.00%
Shoplifting52.98-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.13-37.50%
Burglary22.13-33.33%
Public order10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.681900.00%
Shoplifting148.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.96-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.400.00%
Burglary32.980.00%
Possession of weapons11.280.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.6842.86%
Violence and sexual offences14.25-92.31%

In February 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 offences1320.42-7.14%
Shoplifting95.53-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.40250.00%
Burglary32.980.00%
Drugs21.280.00%
Other theft20.85100.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1520.00114.29%
Violence and sexual offences146.38-17.65%
Public order65.96200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.55-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.55100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.02-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson87.2333.33%
Shoplifting73.4016.67%
Public order22.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.85-50.00%
Other theft10.43-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.7223.53%
Criminal damage and arson68.940.00%
Shoplifting62.55-75.00%
Other theft52.5566.67%
Vehicle crime22.13100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-60.00%
Other crime10.85-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2429.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences1710.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.230.00%
Public order52.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.130.00%
Drugs32.130.00%
Other theft31.280.00%
Other crime31.280.00%
Robbery11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20236
September 20236

A total of 127 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202415
June 202411
May 20245
April 202414
February 20249
January 202415
December 20237
November 20236
September 202324

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20246
December 20232
September 20235

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
July 202411
June 202411
May 202413
April 202420
March 20241
February 202413
January 202414
December 202317
November 202321
September 202317

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20233

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20243
December 20232

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20246
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Fife Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Wesley Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Fourth Avenue
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hedworth Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Bede Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 8. Tuart Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. The Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 13. The Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bede Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Jacques Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Elvet Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Boulmer Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bullion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Twelfth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1