DH7 6JD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 6JD

DH7 6JD, County Durham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.36 per 1,000 population. This DH7 6JD 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 6JD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 6JD, encompassing approximately 2199 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 6JD area, explore the DH7 6JD Area information page.
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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: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 6JD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crossleas with total crimes: 18
  • Iveson Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Derwent Close with total crimes: 2

DH7 6JD 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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.36160.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.9112.50%
Public order44.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.36-40.00%
Burglary11.36-75.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences812.73-46.67%
Shoplifting53.64-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson52.270.00%
Burglary42.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.82-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.9187.50%
Shoplifting96.82125.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.09150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.27300.00%
Other theft11.82-50.00%
Public order10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.46-38.46%
Shoplifting43.64-78.95%
Burglary31.8250.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.91100.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-80.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1920.91216.67%
Violence and sexual offences138.6485.71%
Anti-social behaviour55.91400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-66.67%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.1875.00%
Shoplifting63.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.73300.00%
Other theft31.820.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Public order21.360.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.45-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson814.55300.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.64-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.64250.00%
Public order43.18300.00%
Other crime31.82200.00%
Shoplifting11.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.369.09%
Burglary35.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.36-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.46-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson35.0050.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Drugs20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Public order10.91-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.910.00%
Other theft20.910.00%
Public order20.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.91100.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202415
June 20248
May 202413
April 20247
March 20244
February 20248
January 202412
December 202311
November 202313

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
March 20247
February 20247
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 202419
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232

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 6JD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crossleas
    Total18
    Shoplifting13
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Iveson Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Derwent Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Temperley Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brookside
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Front Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Witton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Gregson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Church Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. B6532
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Charlaw Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1