BEECHWOOD CLOSE, DH7 6QL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 6QL

BEECHWOOD CLOSE, DH7 6QL, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.78 per 1,000 population. This DH7 6QL 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 6QL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 6QL, encompassing approximately 2347 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 (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 6QL Crime Hotspots

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

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

BEECHWOOD CLOSE, DH7 6QL 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
Shoplifting1312.78160.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.54-28.57%
Public order42.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Burglary10.85-66.67%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.95-36.36%
Shoplifting52.98-44.44%
Burglary32.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences1113.2137.50%
Shoplifting94.69125.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.830.00%
Public order31.70200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-60.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences89.80-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson53.41150.00%
Shoplifting42.13-78.95%
Other theft21.700.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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
Shoplifting1917.47216.67%
Violence and sexual offences98.0950.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.83250.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences69.37100.00%
Shoplifting62.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.70-66.67%
Public order20.850.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.83100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.56-40.00%

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 arson58.09150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.13-37.50%
Public order32.13200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28200.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.8233.33%
Vehicle crime33.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.67-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.56-33.33%
Other theft31.7050.00%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Drugs10.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.690.00%
Public order32.560.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 20248
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243

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 3 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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 6QL 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. Brookside
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Fynway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Penshaw View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Witton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gregson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1