DH7 7LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 7LL

DH7 7LL, County Durham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.42 per 1,000 population. This DH7 7LL 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 7LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 7LL, encompassing approximately 1022 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 7LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldridge Court with total crimes: 5
  • Hollywell Court with total crimes: 4
  • Lilac Park with total crimes: 3

DH7 7LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1225.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour611.730.00%
Other crime25.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.96100.00%
Public order11.96-50.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Robbery10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences611.73-40.00%
Public order25.87-33.33%
Other crime21.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.96-80.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.51-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson59.7825.00%
Public order34.89200.00%
Other theft12.930.00%
Other crime10.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.55100.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.730.00%
Other crime23.910.00%
Public order11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.66-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson45.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.960.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.62175.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.75300.00%
Public order13.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.980.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.80-42.86%
Other theft23.910.00%
Other crime11.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.6216.67%
Criminal damage and arson46.840.00%
Robbery13.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Public order10.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

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 offences69.78-57.14%
Public order25.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.96-75.00%
Drugs10.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.40250.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.91-33.33%
Burglary23.910.00%
Robbery11.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 202411
February 20244
January 20247
December 20236
November 202314
September 20234

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20236

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241
January 20244
November 20234

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aldridge Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hollywell Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Cochrane Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Valley View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Elder Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Rowley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Relley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1