DH2 3BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 3BT

DH2 3BT, County Durham has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.70 per 1,000 population. This DH2 3BT 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 3BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 3BT, encompassing approximately 2881 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-4.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

DH2 3BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightclub with total crimes: 14
  • Fife Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Buttermere Close with total crimes: 3

DH2 3BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.70-4.17%
Shoplifting77.9816.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.43-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson52.4325.00%
Public order41.74-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Burglary10.35-80.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2422.9084.62%
Anti-social behaviour98.33125.00%
Public order83.12166.67%
Shoplifting62.78-25.00%
Burglary52.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.74-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.1918.18%
Shoplifting84.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.78-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour41.74-60.00%
Robbery31.390.00%
Public order31.040.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.27-57.69%
Anti-social behaviour103.8225.00%
Shoplifting83.4714.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.7875.00%
Public order32.4350.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Burglary20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.69-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.0952.94%
Anti-social behaviour89.02166.67%
Shoplifting72.78-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson42.43100.00%
Other theft31.39-25.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.96466.67%
Shoplifting135.900.00%
Other theft44.51300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.4720.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.08-81.25%
Other theft11.04-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.3577.78%
Shoplifting95.55-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson63.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.08150.00%
Other theft41.740.00%
Public order31.39200.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-75.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.58116.67%
Violence and sexual offences94.51-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.1216.67%
Other theft42.4333.33%
Vehicle crime41.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39100.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Public order10.69-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.49-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.16200.00%
Shoplifting62.08-14.29%
Public order42.080.00%
Other theft31.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Burglary20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.840.00%
Shoplifting75.550.00%
Other theft62.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.40 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 20237

A total of 9 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
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202424
July 202413
June 202411
May 202426
April 202417
March 20243
February 202416
January 20249
December 202312
November 202316

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248
April 20243
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

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 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236

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 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH2 3BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Nightclub
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Fife Avenue
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Bicycle theft1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Buttermere Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 4. Ashton Downe
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Allen Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edward Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Poplar Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Second Avenue
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Central Exchange
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Nelson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Clifford Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Baden Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ripon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Blencathra Way
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 16. Lynn Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Elvet Green
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Boulmer Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Bullion Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Yetholm Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Cleveland Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Rannoch Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1