THE TERRACE, DH6 2LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH6 2LY

THE TERRACE, DH6 2LY, County Durham has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 44.76 per 1,000 population. This DH6 2LY 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 2LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH6 2LY, encompassing approximately 1586 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH6 2LY area, explore the DH6 2LY Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH6 2LY area, visit the DH6 2LY House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)

DH6 2LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Dunelm Place with total crimes: 11
  • Byron Terrace with total crimes: 5

THE TERRACE, DH6 2LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1944.7690.00%
Violence and sexual offences1711.98112.50%
Anti-social behaviour1710.7288.89%
Criminal damage and arson710.7275.00%
Public order44.41300.00%
Burglary32.520.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Other crime10.63-75.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1024.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.67-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson45.04-42.86%
Other crime42.520.00%
Other theft22.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.39-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson75.67-12.50%
Shoplifting54.41-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.1550.00%
Other theft21.890.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.0757.14%
Criminal damage and arson86.94166.67%
Shoplifting85.0460.00%
Other crime25.040.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-75.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%

In May 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 behaviour817.6533.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.04-22.22%
Shoplifting54.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.89100.00%
Burglary21.26100.00%
Public order11.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.67-33.33%
Shoplifting53.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.150.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.67125.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.7683.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.52-50.00%
Shoplifting22.52-71.43%
Burglary11.26-66.67%
Drugs10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Robbery10.630.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson821.44100.00%
Shoplifting75.0416.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.41-68.42%
Anti-social behaviour63.78-40.00%
Burglary33.78200.00%
Other theft31.890.00%
Drugs11.890.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1929.00111.11%
Anti-social behaviour1011.9866.67%
Shoplifting66.3050.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.780.00%
Other theft32.52200.00%
Other crime21.890.00%
Burglary11.26-66.67%
Public order10.63-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.780.00%
Shoplifting42.520.00%
Burglary32.520.00%
Theft from the person21.890.00%
Public order21.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 20249
June 202411
May 20247
April 20249
February 202411
January 20246
December 202319
November 20239

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20248
April 20246
March 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20242
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20245
April 20245
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20234

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total13
    Shoplifting13
  • 2. Dunelm Place
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Byron Terrace
    Total5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. East Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 5. Milton Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 6. Cowley Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
  • 7. Hamilton Court
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 8. Friar Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Airport/Airfield
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brackenridge
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 11. Victoria Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. East Green
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. West Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 14. Front Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Eden View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hanover Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Tudor Court
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. Alcote Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Windsor Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1