LILAC AVENUE, DH7 6QF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 6QF

LILAC AVENUE, DH7 6QF, County Durham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This DH7 6QF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH7 postcode area, which has experienced 286 crimes and a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH7 6QF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 6QF, encompassing approximately 2280 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

DH7 6QF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crossleas with total crimes: 18
  • Iveson Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Fynway with total crimes: 1

LILAC AVENUE, DH7 6QF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1311.84160.00%
Public order45.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.75-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.77-36.36%
Shoplifting53.07-44.44%
Burglary22.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.59120.00%
Shoplifting94.82125.00%
Public order43.95300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-60.00%
Burglary20.88100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.21-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.19150.00%
Shoplifting42.19-78.95%
Other theft31.750.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1917.54216.67%
Violence and sexual offences88.3360.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.51250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.07-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting69.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.75-66.67%
Public order20.880.00%
Other theft10.880.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.63-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.75-55.56%
Public order31.75200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.32200.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4580.00%
Vehicle crime33.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.45-54.55%
Other theft42.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-33.33%
Public order21.75-50.00%
Drugs10.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.820.00%
Public order42.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.75200.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Other crime10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202411
June 20245
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20235
November 202311

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 202419
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 6QF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crossleas
    Total18
    Shoplifting13
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Iveson Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Fynway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Penshaw View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1