DL4 2HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 2HS

DL4 2HS, County Durham has recorded a total of 45 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.22 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2HS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL4 postcode area, which has experienced 143 crimes and a crime rate of 14.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL4 2HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2HS, encompassing approximately 2774 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL4 2HS area, explore the DL4 2HS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (15.79% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DL4 2HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shildon with total crimes: 5
  • Magnolia Way with total crimes: 5
  • Cedar Grove with total crimes: 4

DL4 2HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.2215.79%
Criminal damage and arson87.93-27.27%
Public order52.8825.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.80-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.2226.67%
Criminal damage and arson116.85175.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.96-56.25%
Public order42.52300.00%
Other theft11.440.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1614.05166.67%
Violence and sexual offences155.77-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.41-50.00%
Shoplifting11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Public order10.36-83.33%
Drugs10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.66-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson87.2160.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.88-45.45%
Public order62.16100.00%
Other crime42.16100.00%
Other theft21.44100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.36-85.71%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.6240.00%
Anti-social behaviour1110.090.00%
Shoplifting73.96600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.5266.67%
Public order31.8050.00%
Other crime21.08100.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.2122.22%
Criminal damage and arson33.960.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other theft10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93.60-47.06%
Vehicle crime13.240.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.5854.55%
Violence and sexual offences126.1371.43%
Criminal damage and arson104.32150.00%
Other theft23.60100.00%
Public order20.72-33.33%
Shoplifting10.72-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.89120.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.96-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.520.00%
Public order31.4450.00%
Shoplifting31.08-25.00%
Other crime21.080.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.3345.45%
Anti-social behaviour55.77-37.50%
Shoplifting41.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.44-33.33%
Drugs31.4450.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.4237.50%
Anti-social behaviour83.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.8850.00%
Other theft32.16200.00%
Burglary31.08200.00%
Drugs21.08100.00%
Shoplifting20.72-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Public order10.72-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.090.00%
Shoplifting52.880.00%
Public order41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.440.00%
Other crime21.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20244
June 20248
May 20245
April 20243
February 202410
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
September 20234

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 108 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202416
June 20246
May 202411
April 202411
March 20249
February 202417
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238
September 20232

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202419
July 202415
June 202420
May 202428
April 202420
February 202412
January 20247
December 202316
November 202311
September 20238

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL4 2HS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shildon
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Magnolia Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cedar Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Firtree
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jubilee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hackworth Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Station Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Coronation Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holly Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Birch Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Soho Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Weardale Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rosedale Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Hazeldale Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Jubilee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hilsdon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. South View
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Windsor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Ash Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Burnie Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Windsor Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Central Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1