MENDIP AVENUE, DH2 3AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 3AS

MENDIP AVENUE, DH2 3AS, County Durham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.96 per 1,000 population. This DH2 3AS 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 3AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 3AS, encompassing approximately 3010 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 3AS area, explore the DH2 3AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 3AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fife Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ashton Downe with total crimes: 3

MENDIP AVENUE, DH2 3AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.96-35.00%
Shoplifting74.3216.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.33-25.00%
Public order21.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.28300.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.6475.00%
Shoplifting62.33-25.00%
Burglary41.99300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Public order41.33100.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.66-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-20.00%
Robbery31.330.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.30-52.63%
Shoplifting82.9914.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3366.67%
Burglary21.660.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2926.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.31133.33%
Shoplifting72.33-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson32.3350.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.960.00%
Shoplifting134.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Burglary20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour61.9920.00%

In February 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 offences1213.62100.00%
Shoplifting93.99-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson52.99-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour51.66400.00%
Other theft31.6650.00%
Drugs21.000.00%
Other crime20.66100.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-75.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.63116.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.3216.67%
Violence and sexual offences62.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.99300.00%
Other theft21.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Public order10.33-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.97-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.99500.00%
Shoplifting61.9920.00%
Public order31.990.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Other theft20.66-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.970.00%
Shoplifting54.980.00%
Other theft51.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.660.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

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 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
February 20245
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 202413
February 20249
January 202413
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202420
July 20245
June 20249
May 202419
April 202415
February 202412
January 20246
December 20239
November 202315

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 3AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Fife Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Buttermere Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. Ashton Downe
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Allen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Baden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ripon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Elvet Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Boulmer Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Bullion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Yetholm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Cleveland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Rannoch Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1