HIGH STREET SOUTH, DH7 8EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8EU

HIGH STREET SOUTH, DH7 8EU, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.41 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8EU 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 8EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8EU, encompassing approximately 1070 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 8EU area, explore the DH7 8EU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH7 8EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Brancepeth Close with total crimes: 3
  • Keller Court with total crimes: 1
  • Holliday Close with total crimes: 1

HIGH STREET SOUTH, DH7 8EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.41100.00%
Shoplifting33.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.80100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour28.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-66.67%
Other theft11.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.41100.00%
Other crime15.600.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.54-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.870.00%
Shoplifting10.930.00%

In May 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 offences48.4133.33%
Public order33.740.00%
Other theft12.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.4150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8050.00%
Other crime22.800.00%
Possession of weapons11.870.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.600.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.87-71.43%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.3475.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.54100.00%
Other theft11.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.41100.00%
Shoplifting23.74-33.33%
Burglary11.870.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.870.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Public order10.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. North Brancepeth Close
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 2. Keller Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Holliday Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grove Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Black Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brandon Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1