DH2 3PF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH2 3PF

DH2 3PF, County Durham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.31 per 1,000 population. This DH2 3PF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH2 postcode area, which has experienced 238 crimes and a crime rate of 7.76 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH2 3PF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH2 3PF, encompassing approximately 532 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH2 3PF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Hawthorn Close with total crimes: 5
  • The Green with total crimes: 4

DH2 3PF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour841.3160.00%
Violence and sexual offences715.0240.00%
Public order513.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.39100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences526.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour59.3925.00%
Other theft29.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.880.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour420.66-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences37.51-62.50%
Burglary15.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Other theft11.88-50.00%
Other crime11.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences837.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour715.020.00%
Other theft213.14100.00%
Burglary13.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.880.00%
Public order11.88-50.00%

In April 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 behaviour739.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences613.140.00%
Public order211.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.760.00%
Other theft11.880.00%
Shoplifting11.880.00%
Drugs11.880.00%
Other crime11.880.00%
Possession of weapons11.880.00%

In March 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs11.880.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour639.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.27400.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.3925.00%
Public order29.390.00%
Burglary23.760.00%
Other crime13.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences420.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.5150.00%
Public order25.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.76-50.00%
Other theft11.88-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences628.17200.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.27-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.76100.00%
Other theft23.76-33.33%
Public order23.760.00%
Other crime13.760.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour418.78-50.00%
Other theft37.51200.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.63-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson13.760.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour835.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences715.020.00%
Public order213.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.760.00%
Other theft11.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20238

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hawthorn Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. The Green
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. Cedar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Hillmeads
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Park View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ugly Lane
    Total1
    Public order1