DH7 8AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8AF

DH7 8AF, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.33 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8AF 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 8AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8AF, encompassing approximately 2323 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 8AF area, explore the DH7 8AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Lea with total crimes: 5
  • Moor Edge with total crimes: 2
  • Oakgreen Flats with total crimes: 2

DH7 8AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.3318.18%
Criminal damage and arson35.600.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-88.89%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.4857.14%
Anti-social behaviour94.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.870.00%
Public order21.29-33.33%
Burglary10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%
Other crime10.430.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.19-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.01-14.29%
Public order32.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2950.00%
Vehicle crime31.29-25.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.19-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4475.00%
Vehicle crime43.010.00%
Burglary21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Public order20.86100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.04233.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.3033.33%
Other crime21.72100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.73-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.290.00%
Other theft31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.72-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.76-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.44300.00%
Shoplifting21.72100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour64.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.580.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.61166.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.44-33.33%
Shoplifting22.58-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.05-18.18%
Shoplifting73.87-68.18%
Criminal damage and arson33.010.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-78.57%
Other crime11.290.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Burglary10.43-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2224.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.730.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20243
February 20249
January 202410
December 20236
November 20239
September 202311

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20249
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20246
December 20238
November 20233
September 202314

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
September 202322

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 8AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Poplar Lea
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Moor Edge
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Oakgreen Flats
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Red Firs
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lime Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Carr Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. West View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Briar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sawmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rushey Gill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pine Lea
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Brockwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holly Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1