DH7 7AE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 7AE

DH7 7AE, County Durham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.55 per 1,000 population. This DH7 7AE 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 7AE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 7AE, encompassing approximately 1305 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 7AE area, explore the DH7 7AE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH7 7AE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldridge Court with total crimes: 5
  • Byland Court with total crimes: 4
  • Wayside Court with total crimes: 3

DH7 7AE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour614.5550.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.59100.00%
Shoplifting23.06100.00%
Other crime11.53-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.78-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour44.59100.00%
Public order23.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Shoplifting11.530.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.0857.14%
Public order48.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.06-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Shoplifting10.77-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.8575.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.36250.00%
Shoplifting45.360.00%
Vehicle crime13.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Other crime10.770.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.78-33.33%
Shoplifting43.06-20.00%
Public order33.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.30200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.30-77.78%
Burglary11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.08800.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.89200.00%
Shoplifting54.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.830.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.53-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.42-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.30-33.33%
Shoplifting21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.08166.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.0650.00%
Shoplifting22.30-50.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.06-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.30100.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.4275.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.36-66.67%
Public order10.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.060.00%
Shoplifting22.300.00%
Public order11.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20242
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
March 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202411
June 20247
May 20242
April 20249
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20237
September 20234

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 7AE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aldridge Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Byland Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Wayside Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cook Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Bearpark Colliery Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Auton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Taylor Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Aldin Rise
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Auton Stile
    Total1
    Shoplifting1