DH7 8BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8BJ

DH7 8BJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.18 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8BJ 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 8BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8BJ, encompassing approximately 1820 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanhope Close with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Moor Edge with total crimes: 2

DH7 8BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.18325.00%
Other theft39.34200.00%
Burglary11.650.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Public order10.55-80.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order59.34400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.75-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.65100.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.14-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour24.39-60.00%
Public order11.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.98-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour54.9466.67%
Vehicle crime22.750.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-66.67%
Burglary10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.0885.71%
Anti-social behaviour37.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Other theft21.65-33.33%
Other crime11.10-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.8450.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Other crime21.650.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.10-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.14-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson33.30200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65-60.00%
Shoplifting11.100.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%

In January 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 offences712.0840.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8466.67%
Other theft32.7550.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Possession of weapons11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.89-50.00%
Shoplifting42.75-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.20-25.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-75.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.280.00%
Shoplifting75.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.200.00%
Drugs12.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20244
July 20248
June 20249
May 202413
April 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 202310

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanhope Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 3. Moor Edge
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Carr Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. West View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 7. Willow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sawmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Brockwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Alston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dorlonco Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1