WHITEHOUSE AVENUE, DH7 7JZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 7JZ

WHITEHOUSE AVENUE, DH7 7JZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.09 per 1,000 population. This DH7 7JZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH7 postcode area, which has experienced 271 crimes and a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH7 7JZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 7JZ, encompassing approximately 2300 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH7 7JZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • Hall Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • St Lukes Mews with total crimes: 2

WHITEHOUSE AVENUE, DH7 7JZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.09-40.00%
Other crime22.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87-50.00%
Shoplifting20.87-71.43%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.43-23.08%
Shoplifting74.35-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.74-75.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.39225.00%
Shoplifting125.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.22-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.74-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.26-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.740.00%
Shoplifting31.74-57.14%
Public order21.300.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting77.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.610.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.26300.00%
Shoplifting41.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.74-50.00%
Public order21.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.78-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.61-33.33%
Other crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.5275.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.04-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-60.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.82150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.74-50.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Robbery10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.43-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.350.00%
Public order33.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 202413
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20234
September 20238

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243
April 20247
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 202310

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Hall Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. St Lukes Mews
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Aldridge Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. New Acres
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Flass Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hunter Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Temperance Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Hogarth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Station Road
    Total1
    Other crime1