DH7 8HY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8HY

DH7 8HY, County Durham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.98 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8HY 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 8HY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8HY, encompassing approximately 1335 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

DH7 8HY 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
  • John Street South with total crimes: 2

DH7 8HY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.98700.00%
Burglary111.980.00%
Public order10.75-75.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

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 order47.49300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.50-77.78%
Other theft11.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.73-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson26.740.00%
Public order11.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.4730.00%
Public order39.73200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.250.00%
Burglary22.250.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.2311.11%
Criminal damage and arson37.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.250.00%
Other theft12.250.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.740.00%
Other crime12.250.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.23133.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.24-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson22.25100.00%
Other theft11.50-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%
Burglary10.75-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.4760.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.9950.00%
Other theft32.250.00%
Vehicle crime32.250.00%
Burglary22.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.50-66.67%
Public order10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences513.48-61.54%
Other theft33.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.2550.00%
Shoplifting22.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.50-66.67%
Drugs11.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.490.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 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
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20242
July 20249
June 202413
May 202410
April 20249
February 20243
January 20248
December 20235
November 202313

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20233

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 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 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 8HY 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. John Street South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Browney Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Alston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dorlonco Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Gerrards Gill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1