THE HEMMEL, DH7 8GX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8GX

THE HEMMEL, DH7 8GX, County Durham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.90 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8GX 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 8GX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8GX, encompassing approximately 1680 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (1300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8GX 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
  • Browney Lane with total crimes: 2

THE HEMMEL, DH7 8GX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.901300.00%
Burglary18.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Public order10.59-75.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order45.35300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.38100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.19-85.71%
Other theft10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.35-41.67%
Public order14.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.3033.33%
Public order37.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Burglary11.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5212.50%
Criminal damage and arson35.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Other theft11.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In April 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 offences88.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.760.00%
Other crime11.190.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7850.00%
Other theft11.78-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.9225.00%
Other theft32.9750.00%
Burglary21.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.19100.00%
Vehicle crime21.190.00%
Bicycle theft11.190.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences49.52-71.43%
Shoplifting32.38200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7850.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Drugs11.190.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-83.33%
Public order10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.87366.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.57-33.33%
Shoplifting11.190.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In September 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.780.00%
Theft from the person11.190.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 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
January 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 80 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20241
July 20247
June 202412
May 20249
April 20248
February 20243
January 20245
December 20234
November 202314
September 20233

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person 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 8GX 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. Browney Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. West View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 6. Alston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Penryn Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Dorlonco Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Gerrards Gill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1