SOWERBY STREET, DH7 6NQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 6NQ

SOWERBY STREET, DH7 6NQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.70 per 1,000 population. This DH7 6NQ 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 6NQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 6NQ, encompassing approximately 1904 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 6NQ area, explore the DH7 6NQ 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: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 6NQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crossleas with total crimes: 18
  • Iveson Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Fynway with total crimes: 1

SOWERBY STREET, DH7 6NQ 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.70160.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.8320.00%
Public order43.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.88-44.44%
Shoplifting52.63-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour32.630.00%
Burglary11.58-50.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.70125.00%
Shoplifting94.73125.00%
Public order34.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Burglary21.58100.00%
Drugs11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.35-55.56%
Shoplifting42.10-78.95%
Public order22.10100.00%
Other theft21.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1919.96216.67%
Violence and sexual offences99.9850.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.73200.00%
Other crime23.150.00%
Public order11.05-66.67%
Drugs10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.50200.00%
Shoplifting63.150.00%
Public order33.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.15-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.83-37.50%
Public order32.63200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-50.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.45100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.20200.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.05-60.00%
Other theft11.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.3025.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.63-33.33%
Other theft12.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Public order10.53-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.150.00%
Public order42.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.53-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.630.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20248
December 20234
November 20236
September 20238

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 6NQ 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. Fynway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Front Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1