DH7 7BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 7BQ

DH7 7BQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This DH7 7BQ 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 7BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 7BQ, encompassing approximately 1294 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 7BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byland Court with total crimes: 4
  • Beaurepaire with total crimes: 3
  • Cook Avenue with total crimes: 2

DH7 7BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.36233.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.320.00%
Shoplifting11.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.72200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.32-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.32-33.33%
Public order11.54-50.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.3642.86%
Criminal damage and arson37.7250.00%
Public order22.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.54-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.99600.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.410.00%
Shoplifting35.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.32-33.33%
Burglary11.540.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Public order10.77-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.220.00%
Shoplifting45.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.09200.00%
Public order32.320.00%
Other theft12.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-83.33%
Drugs10.770.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.68250.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.41500.00%
Shoplifting44.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

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 behaviour22.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.18-66.67%
Shoplifting21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-75.00%
Theft from the person10.770.00%

In January 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 offences611.59500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.090.00%
Public order11.540.00%
Shoplifting10.77-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting43.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.09-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202410
June 20247
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Byland Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Beaurepaire
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Cook Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Woodland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. East Side Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Park Wood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Auton Stile
    Total1
    Shoplifting1