FLASS AVENUE, DH7 7LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 7LE

FLASS AVENUE, DH7 7LE, County Durham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.88 per 1,000 population. This DH7 7LE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH7 postcode area, which has experienced 306 crimes and a crime rate of 7.18 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH7 7LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 7LE, encompassing approximately 2189 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DH7 7LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Aldridge Court with total crimes: 4
  • Whitehouse Lane with total crimes: 3

FLASS AVENUE, DH7 7LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1011.88-44.44%
Shoplifting74.57-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.2066.67%
Other theft12.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.10260.00%
Shoplifting128.22300.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.48-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.370.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.5925.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.28-16.67%
Shoplifting32.28-57.14%
Public order21.370.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

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
Shoplifting79.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.20100.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.740.00%
Burglary11.830.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.3750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary49.14300.00%
Shoplifting41.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.83-50.00%
Public order21.37100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.910.00%
Other crime10.910.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%

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 offences65.48-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson22.74-33.33%
Robbery10.910.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

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 offences76.8540.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.20-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-60.00%
Shoplifting20.91100.00%
Public order10.910.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.28-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.28150.00%
Burglary32.280.00%
Robbery11.370.00%
Shoplifting10.46-90.00%

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
Shoplifting1010.9642.86%
Violence and sexual offences84.5733.33%
Public order33.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Other theft10.910.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.85-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences63.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.74-66.67%
Public order10.460.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.650.00%
Other theft11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202418
May 20245
April 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
September 20238
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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
August 20231

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202412
May 20243
April 20247
February 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 202310
August 20237
July 20239

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20233

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting7
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Aldridge Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Whitehouse Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Holly Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Cochrane Mews
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Flass Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Grant Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hogarth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Chadwick Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1