DH7 8PT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8PT

DH7 8PT, County Durham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.41 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8PT 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 8PT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8PT, encompassing approximately 1840 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 8PT area, explore the DH7 8PT 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 (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8PT Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Andrews Square with total crimes: 3
  • Poplar Lea with total crimes: 3
  • Midhill Close with total crimes: 3

DH7 8PT 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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.41-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour63.8020.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.260.00%
Other crime21.090.00%
Other theft11.09-50.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.9512.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.89150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.72100.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Public order21.09-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.09-66.67%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

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 offences810.86-11.11%
Vehicle crime34.35200.00%
Public order31.63200.00%
Other theft21.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.3228.57%
Burglary34.890.00%
Other crime21.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Public order10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.80-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.63-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.12183.33%
Anti-social behaviour49.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17100.00%
Bicycle theft11.090.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6150.00%
Other theft23.26100.00%
Burglary21.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.09-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-80.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.78-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.72300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.17-50.00%
Public order22.17100.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-83.33%

In November 2023, 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 offences814.67-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.35-14.29%
Shoplifting63.26-57.14%
Burglary33.26200.00%
Vehicle crime11.63-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Public order10.54-66.67%
Other crime10.540.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1422.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences107.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.430.00%
Public order33.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.630.00%
Vehicle crime21.090.00%
Other theft11.090.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20249
April 20247
February 202417
January 20246
December 20234
November 20238
September 202310

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20231
September 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20236
September 20237

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
January 20242
November 20233
September 20231

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 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 8PT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Andrews Square
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Poplar Lea
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Midhill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Pear Lea
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakgreen Flats
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Stack Garth
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Vicarage Flats
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pine Lea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Palm Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lime Park
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Brockwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hawthorn Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Commercial Street
    Total1
    Other crime1