OAK TREE MEWS, DH7 8PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8PW

OAK TREE MEWS, DH7 8PW, County Durham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.74 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8PW 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 8PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8PW, encompassing approximately 2510 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH7 8PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanhope Close with total crimes: 8
  • Poplar Lea with total crimes: 5
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

OAK TREE MEWS, DH7 8PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2414.74200.00%
Other theft49.56300.00%
Public order31.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.56-33.33%
Public order43.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.59-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59200.00%
Other crime21.190.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.9620.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7825.00%
Public order31.99-40.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.75-33.33%
Public order53.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.99100.00%
Vehicle crime41.59300.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.80-75.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.7536.36%
Criminal damage and arson45.97300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-33.33%
Other crime20.80100.00%
Other theft20.80-33.33%
Public order10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.380.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.190.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.59-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.19-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.5550.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.97400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.990.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Other theft10.40-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.980.00%
Burglary31.990.00%
Other theft31.190.00%
Possession of weapons11.190.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.1625.00%
Shoplifting41.99-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.59-69.23%
Other theft31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-33.33%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Robbery10.800.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.140.00%
Shoplifting75.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.590.00%
Public order21.190.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 20248
July 202412
June 202410
May 202415
April 202411
February 202415
January 202410
December 20234
November 202313

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanhope Close
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Public order1
  • 2. Poplar Lea
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Moor Edge
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Oakgreen Flats
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Red Firs
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lime Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Church Square
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Carr Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Willow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sawmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Brockwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Holly Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Lowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Alston Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Penryn Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Frensham Way
    Total1
    Burglary1