DH7 6SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 6SZ

DH7 6SZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.01 per 1,000 population. This DH7 6SZ 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 6SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 6SZ, encompassing approximately 399 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 6SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Chapel Court with total crimes: 1

DH7 6SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15.01-50.00%
Public order12.500.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.510.00%
Shoplifting15.010.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order17.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.500.00%
Drugs12.500.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order110.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.500.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.50-66.67%
Shoplifting12.50-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences315.020.00%
Shoplifting27.510.00%
Public order15.010.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting25.01-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting627.53500.00%
Violence and sexual offences415.02100.00%
Public order110.010.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences210.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.010.00%
Shoplifting12.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Chapel Court
    Total1
    Public order1