DH7 6NS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 6NS

DH7 6NS, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.15 per 1,000 population. This DH7 6NS 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 6NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 6NS, encompassing approximately 2119 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 6NS area, explore the DH7 6NS 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: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 6NS 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

DH7 6NS 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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.15160.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.1340.00%
Public order43.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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 offences59.44-58.33%
Shoplifting52.36-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.3650.00%
Burglary31.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.420.00%
Drugs11.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.57100.00%
Shoplifting95.66125.00%
Public order44.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.42-60.00%
Burglary20.94100.00%
Drugs10.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.91-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.83150.00%
Shoplifting42.36-78.95%
Public order21.89100.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Burglary10.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-85.71%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1921.70216.67%
Violence and sexual offences128.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.66250.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.30-60.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Burglary20.940.00%
Public order10.94-75.00%
Drugs10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.74300.00%
Shoplifting63.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.830.00%
Public order42.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

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 behaviour63.7720.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.83-71.43%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.44-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour53.3025.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3650.00%
Public order31.42200.00%
Shoplifting11.420.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.4412.50%
Anti-social behaviour44.25100.00%
Vehicle crime21.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.94-60.00%
Other theft10.94-50.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.770.00%
Other theft22.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.94-50.00%
Drugs10.940.00%
Public order10.47-80.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.770.00%
Public order52.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36300.00%
Burglary11.890.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 202412
June 20246
May 202412
April 20248
March 20242
February 20247
January 20249
December 20238
November 20238

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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 6NS 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
  • 8. Gregson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Church Street
    Total1
    Other theft1