DH7 8QG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8QG

DH7 8QG, County Durham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8QG 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 8QG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8QG, encompassing approximately 2580 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DH7 8QG 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

DH7 8QG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.36-40.00%
Public order42.3333.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.55-40.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In July 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 offences108.1425.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8825.00%
Public order31.94-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.160.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.53-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour43.10100.00%
Vehicle crime41.55300.00%
Public order41.55300.00%
Other theft11.55-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.9140.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.980.00%
Other theft33.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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 behaviour31.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0844.44%
Anti-social behaviour55.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.94300.00%
Bicycle theft11.550.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In January 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 offences99.30125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.490.00%
Burglary31.940.00%
Other theft21.16-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

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 behaviour58.1425.00%
Shoplifting41.94-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.55-69.23%
Other theft31.550.00%
Drugs21.16100.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

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 offences1312.4044.44%
Shoplifting75.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.71-63.64%
Public order21.55-50.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.78-60.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1418.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.490.00%
Public order41.940.00%
Robbery11.550.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 20248
May 202414
April 202410
February 202413
January 20249
December 20234
November 202313
September 20239

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20237
September 202314

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
September 202311

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232
September 20235

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

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

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
June 20241
April 20241
January 20243
November 20232
September 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 2 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St Andrews Square
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Midhill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Public order2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Oakgreen Flats
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Stanhope Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Vicarage Flats
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lime Park
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Brockwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Hawthorn Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Commercial Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Leesfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1