DH7 8AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8AN

DH7 8AN, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.53 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8AN 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 8AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8AN, encompassing approximately 2109 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8AN 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
  • Red Firs with total crimes: 2

DH7 8AN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.5342.86%
Public order34.7450.00%
Other theft21.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-80.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.96-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.3750.00%
Public order21.42-33.33%
Burglary10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In July 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 offences810.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.79-50.00%
Public order31.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.95-50.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Burglary10.95-50.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In June 2024, 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 behaviour811.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.79-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.840.00%
Burglary21.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.950.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.06250.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.32100.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95100.00%
Burglary10.950.00%
Public order10.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.32-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.90-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.96-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.84300.00%
Shoplifting21.90100.00%
Other theft10.950.00%

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 offences1011.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.74-14.29%
Vehicle crime22.840.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.470.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.59600.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.32-37.50%
Shoplifting22.37-71.43%
Burglary10.950.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.380.00%
Shoplifting73.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.320.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Other crime11.420.00%
Drugs10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

Crime by Type

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 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20247
April 20242
February 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 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 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
March 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
January 20242

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
May 20242
November 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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 8AN 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. Red Firs
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lime Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. West View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Briar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Willow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sawmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Rushey Gill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Brockwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1