DH7 7LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 7LT

DH7 7LT, County Durham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.61 per 1,000 population. This DH7 7LT 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 7LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 7LT, encompassing approximately 971 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH7 7LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hollywell Court with total crimes: 4
  • Lilac Park with total crimes: 3
  • Pine Park with total crimes: 3

DH7 7LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences921.6180.00%
Anti-social behaviour59.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.14100.00%
Public order12.06-50.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Other crime11.03-50.00%
Robbery11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.32-16.67%
Public order25.14-33.33%
Other crime22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.06-75.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In July 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 offences616.46-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.1733.33%
Public order34.12200.00%
Other theft13.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In June 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 offences1016.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson310.290.00%
Public order13.090.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.35-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson36.17200.00%
Vehicle crime13.090.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-75.00%

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 offences1117.49266.67%
Anti-social behaviour411.32300.00%
Public order14.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.20-40.00%
Other theft23.090.00%
Other crime12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.3825.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.140.00%
Robbery12.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.030.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.17-66.67%
Public order14.120.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1223.66200.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.120.00%
Burglary23.090.00%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%
Public order11.030.00%

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 behaviour610.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.170.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 202410
May 20246
April 202411
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 202312
September 20234

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
September 20236

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 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
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
November 20233

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 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
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 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

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 7LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hollywell Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Lilac Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Pine Park
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bay Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 5. Holly Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Valley View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Elder Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Rowley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Brancpeth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Relley Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1