DH7 8BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8BD

DH7 8BD, County Durham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.65 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8BD 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 8BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8BD, encompassing approximately 2363 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Briar Avenue with total crimes: 1
  • Ashbrook Close with total crimes: 1

DH7 8BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.65-20.00%
Public order23.380.00%
Other theft10.850.00%

In August 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 offences108.0442.86%
Anti-social behaviour44.23-20.00%
Public order21.69-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-33.33%
Burglary10.85-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.73-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.9625.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1250.00%
Public order31.27200.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In June 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 offences98.46350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.8133.33%
Burglary21.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Public order10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-50.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.810.00%
Other theft21.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.42-85.71%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.50133.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.96-77.78%
Other theft10.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.04125.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.81-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.270.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.08150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.12-66.67%
Burglary11.690.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.58-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson45.08300.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-77.78%
Drugs10.850.00%
Shoplifting10.42-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.500.00%
Shoplifting83.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.380.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20249
December 20234
November 202312
September 202313

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20247
January 20243
December 20235
November 20232
September 20239

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20238

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Briar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashbrook Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Scripton Gill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brancepeth View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Willow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Rushey Gill
    Total1
    Public order1