CHARLAW CLOSE, DH7 6AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 6AG

CHARLAW CLOSE, DH7 6AG, County Durham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.88 per 1,000 population. This DH7 6AG 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 6AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 6AG, encompassing approximately 1377 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 6AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crossleas with total crimes: 18
  • Derwent Close with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

CHARLAW CLOSE, DH7 6AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1318.88160.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.44150.00%
Public order33.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.18-80.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting511.62-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson53.6366.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.45-81.82%
Burglary21.450.00%

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 offences1118.8883.33%
Shoplifting97.99125.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.5350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.18100.00%
Public order11.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.07-45.45%
Shoplifting44.36-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson22.90-50.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Public order11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1828.31260.00%
Violence and sexual offences1113.0783.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.900.00%
Burglary21.450.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.25500.00%
Shoplifting54.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.63300.00%
Vehicle crime22.900.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.63-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-80.00%

In February 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 offences513.79-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.63400.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.63200.00%
Public order22.18100.00%
Other crime21.45100.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.160.00%
Other theft25.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-80.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.34-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson55.080.00%
Public order13.630.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Drugs10.730.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.16166.67%
Other theft25.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.45100.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.630.00%
Public order12.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 202411
June 20246
May 202411
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
September 20233

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 202418
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Crossleas
    Total18
    Shoplifting13
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Derwent Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Front Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Gregson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. B6532
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Charlaw Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1