ST ANDREWS SQUARE, DH7 8NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8NU

ST ANDREWS SQUARE, DH7 8NU, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.66 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8NU 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 8NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8NU, encompassing approximately 2484 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 8NU area, explore the DH7 8NU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH7 8NU area, visit the DH7 8NU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8NU Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Poplar Lea with total crimes: 5
  • Moor Edge with total crimes: 2
  • Oakgreen Flats with total crimes: 2

ST ANDREWS SQUARE, DH7 8NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.6630.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.230.00%
Other theft31.210.00%
Public order31.2150.00%
Bicycle theft11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-87.50%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.8725.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.0333.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.220.00%
Public order21.21-50.00%
Other crime20.810.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.47-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.2250.00%
Public order42.4233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.61200.00%
Vehicle crime21.21-50.00%
Other theft20.81100.00%
Shoplifting10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.86-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour43.620.00%
Vehicle crime41.61300.00%
Public order31.61200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.86450.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.4333.33%
Other crime21.61100.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.62-25.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.61-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.6787.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.0420.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.42300.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4533.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.22-16.67%
Vehicle crime22.010.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.4550.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.42-14.29%
Shoplifting22.42-66.67%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-50.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.87-36.36%
Shoplifting62.82-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson42.42100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.61-71.43%
Public order31.6150.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1419.320.00%
Shoplifting145.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.640.00%
Burglary24.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Robbery10.810.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

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
February 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202410
July 20248
June 20249
May 202411
April 20242
February 202415
January 20248
December 20236
November 20237
September 202311

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
September 202314

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20236
September 202314

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 8NU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Poplar Lea
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Moor Edge
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Oakgreen Flats
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Red Firs
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lime Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Carr Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. West View
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 8. Briar Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Willow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Sawmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rushey Gill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Pine Lea
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Brockwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holly Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1