LANGLEY CRESCENT, DH7 8LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8LU

LANGLEY CRESCENT, DH7 8LU, County Durham has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8LU 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 8LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8LU, encompassing approximately 964 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8LU 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
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1

LANGLEY CRESCENT, DH7 8LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.26-25.00%
Shoplifting33.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.110.00%

In August 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 offences411.41-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.150.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

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 offences68.300.00%
Other crime16.220.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.48-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Shoplifting13.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.4860.00%
Public order28.300.00%
Other theft12.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In April 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 offences514.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.190.00%
Other crime24.150.00%
Other theft22.070.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.56-23.08%
Public order310.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.11100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.7085.71%
Criminal damage and arson413.4833.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.150.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.52133.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.2650.00%
Shoplifting23.11-33.33%
Public order12.07-50.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.440.00%
Shoplifting33.110.00%
Public order23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Other theft12.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
February 202410
January 202413
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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