WEST STREET, DH2 3LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 3LW

WEST STREET, DH2 3LW, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.54 per 1,000 population. This DH2 3LW 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 3LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 3LW, encompassing approximately 741 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH2 3LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queen Street with total crimes: 5
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Grange Court with total crimes: 2

WEST STREET, DH2 3LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson417.54-33.33%
Burglary35.40-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.70100.00%
Other theft12.700.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson624.2950.00%
Burglary68.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.100.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.35-75.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.89-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.40100.00%
Burglary35.400.00%
Drugs14.050.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour724.2975.00%
Violence and sexual offences69.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.10-50.00%
Public order12.700.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour426.980.00%
Burglary45.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.40-40.00%
Shoplifting24.05100.00%
Drugs12.700.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences524.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.750.00%
Burglary35.400.00%
Robbery24.050.00%
Public order22.700.00%
Shoplifting12.700.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1013.4942.86%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour736.43250.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.44250.00%
Public order49.44300.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.40-62.50%
Other theft34.050.00%
Burglary14.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Drugs11.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences821.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.79-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.700.00%
Other crime22.700.00%
Burglary12.700.00%
Public order11.350.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.84200.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.05-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.70-60.00%
Drugs12.700.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson517.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.750.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20247
May 20244
March 202410
February 20247
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20243

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Queen Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Grange Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. West Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Pine Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1