DH7 8NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8NT

DH7 8NT, County Durham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.87 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8NT 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 8NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8NT, encompassing approximately 1840 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (1500.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8NT 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 8NT 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 Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.871500.00%
Public order18.69-66.67%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.89200.00%
Public order31.63200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.63-88.89%
Other theft10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.890.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.6112.50%
Public order24.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-50.00%
Burglary11.090.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.630.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.350.00%
Other crime11.630.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.7820.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.26100.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Other theft10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.7825.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7250.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Burglary21.630.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.69-60.00%
Other theft32.170.00%
Public order21.630.00%
Shoplifting21.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-66.67%
Drugs11.090.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.260.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20241
July 20249
June 20249
May 20248
April 20248
February 20246
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20236

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

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

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
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 2 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
February 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 8NT 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. Alston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Penryn Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Frensham Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Dorlonco Villas
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1