STRANGFORD AVENUE, DH2 3EX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 3EX

STRANGFORD AVENUE, DH2 3EX, County Durham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 per 1,000 population. This DH2 3EX 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 3EX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 3EX, encompassing approximately 3719 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH2 3EX area, explore the DH2 3EX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH2 3EX area, visit the DH2 3EX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DH2 3EX 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

STRANGFORD AVENUE, DH2 3EX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.18-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.23-33.33%
Public order21.08-33.33%
Burglary20.54-33.33%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.292000.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.65500.00%
Public order31.61-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.8150.00%
Burglary30.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

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 order42.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.08-33.33%
Robbery20.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.54-91.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 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 offences127.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.88200.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

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 offences127.2671.43%
Anti-social behaviour73.23133.33%
Shoplifting31.88200.00%
Public order20.81100.00%
Other crime20.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.88-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.3425.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.4571.43%
Criminal damage and arson43.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.080.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8833.33%
Other crime31.080.00%
Other theft20.81-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In December 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 offences75.38-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson31.8850.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.81-33.33%
Public order20.54100.00%
Burglary20.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Other theft20.540.00%
Public order10.540.00%

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 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 20241
June 202412
May 202412
April 20247
February 202412
January 20247
December 20237
November 202311

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 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

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 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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20243

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 3EX 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. Thropton Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Lomond Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sheelin Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1