DH7 7DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 7DW

DH7 7DW, County Durham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population. This DH7 7DW 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 7DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 7DW, encompassing approximately 1388 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 7DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodland Close with total crimes: 2
  • East Side Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Park Wood Avenue with total crimes: 2

DH7 7DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.76200.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.16-81.82%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.64120.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.920.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.60-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.4866.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.600.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

In April 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 behaviour35.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.16200.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime12.880.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.72-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.880.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences34.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.320.00%
Public order11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 202411
June 20245
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 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 10 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 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Woodland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. East Side Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Park Wood Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whitehouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hogarth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1