DH7 8BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8BG

DH7 8BG, County Durham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8BG 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 8BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8BG, encompassing approximately 2333 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 8BG area, explore the DH7 8BG 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 (-9.09% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DH7 8BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Lea with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Moor Edge with total crimes: 2

DH7 8BG 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.14-9.09%
Public order44.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-33.33%
Other theft20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.86-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.1410.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.7150.00%
Public order32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Burglary11.290.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%

In July 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 offences1010.2811.11%
Anti-social behaviour44.29-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.7150.00%
Public order31.29200.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-50.00%
Burglary10.86-50.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.86200.00%
Vehicle crime42.570.00%
Burglary21.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Public order10.860.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.57-33.33%
Other crime20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7150.00%
Other theft21.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.860.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.86-77.78%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.28-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.8650.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8650.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.28275.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.43-14.29%
Vehicle crime32.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.00250.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.00-55.56%
Burglary11.710.00%
Public order10.43-75.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.86-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.86300.00%
Public order41.71300.00%
Other crime21.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-85.71%
Drugs10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.43-90.91%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.430.00%
Shoplifting116.000.00%
Burglary24.710.00%
Robbery10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202411
July 202410
June 20249
May 20246
April 20244
February 20249
January 202415
December 20234
November 20239
September 202315

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242
February 20249
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232
September 202314

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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
September 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 202311

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 20242
June 20244
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 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
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 8BG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Poplar Lea
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 3. Moor Edge
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Red Firs
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Briar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ashbrook Close
    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. Pine Lea
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1