DH7 8BE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8BE

DH7 8BE, County Durham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.32 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH7 postcode area, which has experienced 271 crimes and a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH7 8BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8BE, encompassing approximately 2403 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DH7 8BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashbrook Close with total crimes: 5
  • Elm Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Briar Avenue with total crimes: 3

DH7 8BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.3257.14%
Anti-social behaviour44.58-20.00%
Public order21.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.83-33.33%
Burglary10.83-50.00%

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 offences79.57-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour52.9125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0850.00%
Public order31.25200.00%
Burglary21.250.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

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 offences98.32350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.7433.33%
Burglary21.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Public order10.830.00%
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 behaviour33.74200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.25-50.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
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 offences43.740.00%
Other theft21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.830.00%
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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.2475.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.91-63.64%
Other theft11.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.40266.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.250.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.58150.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.08-75.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
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 offences1210.40-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson44.99300.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Other crime21.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.83-77.78%
Drugs10.830.00%
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 offences1313.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.410.00%
Shoplifting83.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.330.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 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 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20239

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20247
June 20249
May 20242
April 20244
February 20244
January 202411
December 20233
November 202312
September 202313

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20242
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 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 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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
January 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Ashbrook Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Elm Avenue
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Briar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Clover Laid
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Grove Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hazel Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Fir Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Beechcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Vicarage Flats
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1