DH7 7DN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 7DN

DH7 7DN, County Durham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population. This DH7 7DN 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 7DN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 7DN, encompassing approximately 1608 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 7DN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beaurepaire with total crimes: 3
  • Cook Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Woodland Close with total crimes: 2

DH7 7DN 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.32400.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences24.35-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Public order10.62-50.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.1910.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.84100.00%
Public order22.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.24-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.81900.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.11-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.24100.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.320.00%
Public order33.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.86-83.33%
Drugs10.620.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%

In April 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 behaviour68.7050.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.73500.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.11300.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.49-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.97-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.62-75.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.490.00%
Public order10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20242
July 202411
June 202410
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
November 20234

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Beaurepaire
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Cook Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Woodland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. New Acres
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. East Side Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Park Wood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Whitehouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hall Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1