HAZEL AVENUE, DH7 8AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8AZ

HAZEL AVENUE, DH7 8AZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.09 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8AZ 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 8AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8AZ, encompassing approximately 1940 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8AZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Moor Edge with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1
  • Briar Avenue with total crimes: 1

HAZEL AVENUE, DH7 8AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences33.09-66.67%
Other theft21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.640.00%
Public order22.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.03-50.00%
Burglary10.52-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.09-33.33%
Public order32.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.03100.00%
Drugs11.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.12500.00%
Burglary23.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03100.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.06-50.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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 behaviour23.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.030.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.52-83.33%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour67.7320.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.09-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In January 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 offences910.30125.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.6425.00%
Other theft12.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.67-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.06100.00%
Burglary12.060.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.610.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.030.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Moor Edge
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Briar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Ashbrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Willow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1