DH7 7NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 7NG

DH7 7NG, County Durham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.82 per 1,000 population. This DH7 7NG 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 7NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 7NG, encompassing approximately 1880 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 7NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Aldridge Court with total crimes: 5
  • Beaurepaire with total crimes: 3
  • Wayside Court with total crimes: 3

DH7 7NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.82250.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.44150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.660.00%
Other crime21.060.00%
Public order11.06-50.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.98-78.95%
Anti-social behaviour22.13100.00%
Public order21.06-33.33%
Other crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.06-66.67%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Drugs11.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.9535.71%
Criminal damage and arson610.1050.00%
Public order33.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.60-75.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1415.95250.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.44-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-20.00%
Shoplifting32.13-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.600.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson712.23600.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.72-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.66-55.56%
Shoplifting42.130.00%
Public order22.130.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

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 offences911.70800.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.7975.00%
Shoplifting43.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.6633.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.13-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.44-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-25.00%
Shoplifting21.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.06-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.63700.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.130.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.250.00%
Other theft12.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.060.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20244
July 202419
June 202414
May 20244
April 20249
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 19 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Aldridge Court
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Beaurepaire
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Wayside Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Cook Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Holly Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Woodland Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. New Acres
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. East Side Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Auton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakridge Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Auton Stile
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Whitehouse Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hall Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1