DH7 8LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8LL

DH7 8LL, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.34 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8LL 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 8LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8LL, encompassing approximately 964 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 8LL area, explore the DH7 8LL 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 8LL 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

DH7 8LL 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 offences49.34100.00%
Shoplifting34.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.11100.00%

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 behaviour29.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.07-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.3066.67%
Other crime15.190.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

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 offences37.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order38.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.110.00%
Other theft13.110.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%

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 offences39.3450.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.11200.00%
Other crime23.110.00%
Possession of weapons12.070.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.07-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%

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 offences710.3775.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.26100.00%
Other theft12.070.00%

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 offences410.37100.00%
Shoplifting24.15-33.33%
Burglary12.070.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%

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
Shoplifting310.370.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.070.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.50 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 20245
June 20243
May 20243
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 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20242
December 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 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 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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 8LL 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