DH7 0HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 0HU

DH7 0HU, County Durham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.74 per 1,000 population. This DH7 0HU 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 0HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 0HU, encompassing approximately 1363 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 0HU area, explore the DH7 0HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 0HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Station Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • St Bede'S Court with total crimes: 1

DH7 0HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson611.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.400.00%
Vehicle crime32.930.00%
Public order12.20-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.670.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-87.50%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.87100.00%
Shoplifting21.47100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Public order10.73-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.87300.00%
Public order22.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order23.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.47-50.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.20-71.43%
Shoplifting11.470.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.54250.00%
Other crime25.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.93-66.67%
Other crime11.470.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.54100.00%
Public order34.400.00%
Drugs12.200.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.930.00%
Vehicle crime12.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
November 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20233

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 0HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Station Road
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. St Bede'S Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Railway Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Meadow Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cadger Bank
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Newbiggen Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Front Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fenhall Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Millfield
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Fox Hills Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1