DH7 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 7LJ

DH7 7LJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.14 per 1,000 population. This DH7 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 7LJ, encompassing approximately 1309 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH7 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldridge Court with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Lilac Park with total crimes: 3

DH7 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.1457.14%
Anti-social behaviour58.400.00%
Shoplifting43.82100.00%
Public order23.050.00%
Other crime21.530.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.22-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson25.35-66.67%
Other crime21.53100.00%
Shoplifting21.53-71.43%
Public order21.53-33.33%
Other theft11.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.44-35.29%
Shoplifting78.40-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.350.00%
Public order34.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.290.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1733.60183.33%
Shoplifting1212.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.1620.00%
Other crime24.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.530.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime21.53100.00%
Drugs11.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.58400.00%
Shoplifting33.82-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour22.29-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.87250.00%
Shoplifting75.350.00%
Burglary15.350.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.53-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting415.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.05-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.05200.00%
Burglary32.29200.00%
Other theft22.290.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In January 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 offences1015.2766.67%
Criminal damage and arson37.64200.00%
Public order22.290.00%
Robbery11.530.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.16-50.00%
Public order24.58100.00%
Shoplifting21.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.62140.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.160.00%
Burglary33.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.29-40.00%
Robbery12.290.00%
Shoplifting10.76-90.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Public order10.76-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1017.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.820.00%
Public order23.820.00%
Other theft11.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 202411
June 202417
May 20246
April 20249
February 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 202312
September 20235

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 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 7LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Aldridge Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 3. Lilac Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Pine Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bay Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Holly Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. New Acres
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Flass Avenue
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cochrane Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Valley View
    Total1
    Burglary1