DH7 8PR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8PR

DH7 8PR, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.39 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8PR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH7 postcode area, which has experienced 271 crimes and a crime rate of 6.36 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH7 8PR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8PR, encompassing approximately 1916 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH7 8PR Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Andrews Square with total crimes: 3
  • Midhill Close with total crimes: 3
  • Oakgreen Flats with total crimes: 2

DH7 8PR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.3916.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.65-33.33%
Shoplifting22.09100.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In July 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 offences69.91-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.13100.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.04-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.910.00%
Vehicle crime34.17200.00%
Public order31.57200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.570.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.7814.29%
Other crime14.170.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.65-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.09-40.00%
Public order11.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.52200.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.83400.00%
Bicycle theft12.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.260.00%
Burglary22.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-80.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.39-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour52.61-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.6150.00%
Public order21.57100.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.52-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.1812.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.700.00%
Shoplifting63.65-57.14%
Vehicle crime23.130.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Public order11.04-66.67%
Other crime10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1420.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.170.00%
Public order33.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 78 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20247
February 202415
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239
September 20238

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
September 202314

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
September 20237

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

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. St Andrews Square
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Midhill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Oakgreen Flats
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Brandon Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Stack Garth
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Vicarage Flats
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Palm Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lime Park
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Brockwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hawthorn Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Commercial Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Tiree Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1