DH7 8DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8DA

DH7 8DA, County Durham has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.82 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8DA 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 8DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8DA, encompassing approximately 1244 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Moor Edge with total crimes: 2
  • West View with total crimes: 1

DH7 8DA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.82-60.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.6425.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.02300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.21-50.00%
Public order10.80-66.67%
Burglary10.800.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.44-33.33%
Public order33.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.410.00%
Vehicle crime21.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.61-83.33%
Burglary10.80-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.82200.00%
Burglary24.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.610.00%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.43300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.21100.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft24.020.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.80-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.61-50.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour410.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.21-33.33%
Other theft13.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences68.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.82100.00%
Shoplifting11.610.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.61100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.61-80.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Shoplifting10.80-87.50%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting815.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.020.00%
Robbery13.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20238

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 8DA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Burglary1
  • 2. Moor Edge
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. West View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 4. Briar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1