DH6 2LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 2LS

DH6 2LS, County Durham has recorded a total of 3 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.65 per 1,000 population. This DH6 2LS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH6 postcode area, which has experienced 334 crimes and a crime rate of 9.64 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH6 2LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 2LS, encompassing approximately 257 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH6 2LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salter'S Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Rosebay Close with total crimes: 1

DH6 2LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences211.650.00%
Burglary17.760.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order215.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour17.760.00%
Burglary13.880.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime13.880.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson419.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.530.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary27.76100.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary13.880.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson13.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20244
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH6 2LS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Salter'S Lane
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Rosebay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1