MALVERN AVENUE, DH2 3BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 3BJ

MALVERN AVENUE, DH2 3BJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This DH2 3BJ 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 3BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 3BJ, encompassing approximately 3779 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 3BJ area, explore the DH2 3BJ 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)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DH2 3BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cotswold Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Waldridge Road with total crimes: 3

MALVERN AVENUE, DH2 3BJ 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.09-35.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.44-33.33%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Other theft10.260.00%
Burglary10.26-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.26-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2010.581900.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.290.00%
Public order31.59-25.00%
Burglary30.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.260.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order42.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-90.91%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.88-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.910.00%
Other theft31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.8871.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.18250.00%
Shoplifting31.85200.00%
Public order20.79100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Burglary10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.2928.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.38300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.060.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.2316.67%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.26-66.67%
Public order10.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.03-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 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 20241
June 202411
May 202412
April 20247
February 20249
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20244
February 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 20 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 3BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Buttermere Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Cotswold Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Waldridge Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Chatton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Sidlaw Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Yetholm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Cleveland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Rannoch Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Fenton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thropton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lomond Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1