WEST DRIVE, DH2 2XH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 2XH

WEST DRIVE, DH2 2XH, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.55 per 1,000 population. This DH2 2XH 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 2XH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 2XH, encompassing approximately 2197 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH2 2XH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cartmel Court with total crimes: 3
  • Belsay Close with total crimes: 3
  • Waldridge Road with total crimes: 2

WEST DRIVE, DH2 2XH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.55133.33%
Criminal damage and arson13.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.91-50.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.92-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.37-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.37100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.37-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.28-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.370.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.83500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.73200.00%
Burglary12.730.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.910.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.82300.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson32.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.46-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.82100.00%
Other theft10.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.100.00%
Other theft22.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.91-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson22.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Other theft10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20236
September 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Cartmel Court
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Belsay Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Waldridge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Fenton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Auckland
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1