DH7 7NB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 7NB

DH7 7NB, County Durham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.11 per 1,000 population. This DH7 7NB 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 7NB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 7NB, encompassing approximately 1380 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DH7 7NB 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 7NB 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.1183.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.970.00%
Other crime24.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.45100.00%
Public order11.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Robbery10.720.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.42-40.00%
Other crime34.350.00%
Public order22.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.45-75.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.49-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson47.24-20.00%
Public order32.90200.00%
Other theft12.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.690.00%
Other crime23.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.450.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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 offences610.14-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson54.35400.00%
Vehicle crime13.620.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-75.00%

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 offences1112.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.97100.00%
Public order12.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.45100.00%

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 offences35.79-57.14%
Other theft22.170.00%
Other crime11.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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 offences713.04133.33%
Criminal damage and arson45.070.00%
Robbery12.900.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.720.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.07-78.57%
Public order22.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-66.67%
Drugs10.720.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.11250.00%
Criminal damage and arson310.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.17-50.00%
Burglary22.170.00%
Robbery11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Public order10.720.00%

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 behaviour67.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 202411
February 20243
January 20247
December 20233
November 202314
September 20234

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
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 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
January 20244
November 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 7NB 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. New Acres
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Valley View
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Elder Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1