DH7 8PG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8PG

DH7 8PG, County Durham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8PG 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 8PG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8PG, encompassing approximately 1584 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8PG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Square with total crimes: 2
  • John Street South with total crimes: 2
  • Brandon Lane with total crimes: 2

DH7 8PG 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.89100.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.05-40.00%
Other theft11.890.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-50.00%
Shoplifting10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.26-33.33%
Public order21.260.00%

In June 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 offences56.94-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.1650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.890.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.20-11.11%
Vehicle crime25.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.260.00%
Public order11.260.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.680.00%
Other theft21.260.00%
Robbery11.260.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.0480.00%
Anti-social behaviour511.3666.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.16-75.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%
Public order10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.6242.86%
Criminal damage and arson46.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.52200.00%
Burglary11.890.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%

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 offences710.1040.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.4250.00%
Other theft21.89100.00%
Public order21.26100.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.63-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences511.36-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.160.00%
Vehicle crime32.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.89100.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Burglary10.630.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.790.00%
Public order22.520.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20248
April 20249
February 202418
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Church Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. John Street South
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Brandon Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Penryn Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Frensham Way
    Total1
    Burglary1