ASHFORD DRIVE, DH7 6BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 6BB

ASHFORD DRIVE, DH7 6BB, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.96 per 1,000 population. This DH7 6BB 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 6BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 6BB, encompassing approximately 1116 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-80.00% decrease)

DH7 6BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Daleside with total crimes: 3
  • Temperley Way with total crimes: 1
  • Brookside with total crimes: 1

ASHFORD DRIVE, DH7 6BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.96150.00%
Burglary24.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.79-80.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.85150.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79-66.67%
Burglary21.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.75-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour25.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79100.00%
Other theft11.790.00%
Public order10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.65-12.50%
Burglary26.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.1733.33%
Burglary23.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.790.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.58200.00%
Vehicle crime32.690.00%
Other theft22.690.00%
Burglary11.790.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.79-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.90-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson517.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.48-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.48300.00%
Other crime33.58200.00%
Vehicle crime12.690.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.750.00%
Burglary35.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.690.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.6520.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.380.00%
Other crime11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Other theft10.90-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.960.00%
Other theft24.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Public order11.790.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 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 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20245
December 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 17 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Daleside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 2. Temperley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brookside
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Witton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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