DH7 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7

DH7, County Durham has recorded a total of 284 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DH7 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DH7, encompassing approximately 42592 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (114) incidents (15.15% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (42) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (36) incidents (-26.53% decrease)

DH7 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crossleas with total crimes: 18
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8

DH7 Crime Map

Postcodes in DH7

The postcode district are associated with the DH7, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DH7 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 114 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1146.6715.15%
Criminal damage and arson422.6816.67%
Anti-social behaviour360.99-26.53%
Shoplifting250.8566.67%
Public order200.5917.65%
Other theft120.47-14.29%
Other crime120.2833.33%
Vehicle crime90.2850.00%
Burglary70.21-68.18%
Bicycle theft20.16100.00%
Drugs20.05-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.05100.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 99 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences996.41-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour492.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson361.15-10.00%
Burglary220.8569.23%
Public order170.52-41.38%
Shoplifting150.40-21.05%
Other theft140.3527.27%
Other crime90.3350.00%
Vehicle crime60.21-14.29%
Drugs30.14-25.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.020.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 121 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.09-9.02%
Anti-social behaviour492.84-16.95%
Criminal damage and arson401.1511.11%
Public order290.9426.09%
Shoplifting190.68-20.83%
Burglary130.4518.18%
Other theft110.31-21.43%
Vehicle crime70.26-58.82%
Other crime60.16-14.29%
Drugs40.14100.00%
Theft from the person10.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.02-80.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 133 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 59 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1337.7922.02%
Anti-social behaviour593.127.27%
Criminal damage and arson361.399.09%
Shoplifting240.85-11.11%
Public order230.56-8.00%
Vehicle crime170.5488.89%
Other theft140.40-17.65%
Burglary110.3322.22%
Other crime70.260.00%
Possession of weapons50.16150.00%
Drugs20.12-60.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1097.02-0.91%
Anti-social behaviour552.56-17.91%
Criminal damage and arson331.29106.25%
Shoplifting270.7717.39%
Public order250.6356.25%
Other theft170.5988.89%
Vehicle crime90.4012.50%
Burglary90.2180.00%
Other crime70.210.00%
Drugs50.1625.00%
Possession of weapons20.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 67 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1106.341275.00%
Anti-social behaviour672.5876.32%
Shoplifting231.572200.00%
Criminal damage and arson160.54300.00%
Public order160.38700.00%
Other theft90.38800.00%
Vehicle crime80.210.00%
Other crime70.190.00%
Burglary50.160.00%
Drugs40.120.00%
Possession of weapons30.09200.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour381.29-25.49%
Violence and sexual offences80.89-92.73%
Criminal damage and arson40.19-87.10%
Public order20.09-90.00%
Other theft10.05-93.33%
Possession of weapons10.02-50.00%
Shoplifting10.02-88.89%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 110 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 51 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1106.27-17.91%
Anti-social behaviour512.5813.33%
Criminal damage and arson311.2024.00%
Public order200.7366.67%
Other theft150.47-25.00%
Other crime110.3510.00%
Shoplifting90.2628.57%
Burglary80.21-46.67%
Vehicle crime40.19-76.47%
Drugs30.090.00%
Possession of weapons20.07-33.33%
Theft from the person10.050.00%
Robbery10.020.00%
Bicycle theft10.02-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 134 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1346.9044.09%
Anti-social behaviour453.1555.17%
Criminal damage and arson251.06-35.90%
Other theft200.5917.65%
Vehicle crime170.47142.86%
Burglary150.40275.00%
Public order120.35-36.84%
Other crime100.28150.00%
Shoplifting70.23-61.11%
Drugs30.16-62.50%
Possession of weapons30.07200.00%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%
Robbery10.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 93 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences935.63-27.91%
Criminal damage and arson392.1811.43%
Anti-social behaviour290.92-47.27%
Public order190.6811.76%
Shoplifting180.4528.57%
Other theft170.4270.00%
Drugs80.4060.00%
Vehicle crime70.19-30.00%
Other crime40.16-33.33%
Burglary40.09-73.33%
Possession of weapons10.090.00%
Robbery10.020.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1296.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour553.032650.00%
Criminal damage and arson351.290.00%
Public order170.820.00%
Burglary150.400.00%
Shoplifting140.350.00%
Other theft100.330.00%
Vehicle crime100.230.00%
Other crime60.230.00%
Drugs50.140.00%
Robbery10.120.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.05-96.83%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 63 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1377.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour633.220.00%
Shoplifting491.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson251.150.00%
Public order190.590.00%
Other theft130.450.00%
Vehicle crime120.310.00%
Burglary60.280.00%
Other crime40.140.00%
Drugs30.090.00%
Possession of weapons30.070.00%
Robbery10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 153 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202411
June 202414
May 202417
April 20249
March 20241
February 202415
January 202420
December 202317
November 202310
September 202313

A total of 219 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202417
July 202429
June 202423
May 202425
April 202416
March 20242
February 202420
January 202412
December 202319
November 202317
September 202319

A total of 1297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 108.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024114
August 202499
July 2024121
June 2024133
May 2024109
April 2024110
March 20248
February 2024110
January 2024134
December 202393
November 2023129
September 2023137

A total of 362 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 30.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202436
July 202440
June 202436
May 202433
April 202416
March 20244
February 202431
January 202425
December 202339
November 202335
September 202325

A total of 115 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202422
July 202413
June 202411
May 20249
April 20245
February 20248
January 202415
December 20234
November 202315
September 20236

A total of 598 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202449
July 202449
June 202459
May 202455
April 202467
March 202438
February 202451
January 202445
December 202329
November 202355
October 20232
September 202363

A total of 231 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202415
July 202419
June 202424
May 202427
April 202423
March 20241
February 20249
January 20247
December 202318
November 202314
September 202349

A total of 83 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
February 202411
January 202410
December 20234
November 20236
September 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 42 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20238
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 106 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20247
June 202417
May 20249
April 20248
February 20244
January 202417
December 20237
November 202310
September 202312

A total of 24 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crossleas
    Total18
    Shoplifting13
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
  • 4. Woodlands
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Stanhope Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 6. Aldridge Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Iveson Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Poplar Lea
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
  • 10. Byland Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Temperance Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Station Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 14. Hollywell Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Trout'S Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Beaurepaire
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 17. Wayside Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Holly Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Valley Garth
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Other crime1
  • 20. Davis Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Newhouse Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 22. Lilac Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Pine Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Bay Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 25. Brandon Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. North Brancepeth Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 27. Ash Tree Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cook Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Woodland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 30. New Acres
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1