VICTORIA AVENUE, DH7 8QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8QH

VICTORIA AVENUE, DH7 8QH, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.83 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8QH 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 8QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8QH, encompassing approximately 2535 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DH7 8QH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanhope Close with total crimes: 8
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Moor Edge with total crimes: 2

VICTORIA AVENUE, DH7 8QH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.83350.00%
Other theft47.10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.58200.00%
Public order21.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.3133.33%
Violence and sexual offences41.58-55.56%
Shoplifting21.58100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%

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 offences97.4912.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.550.00%
Public order31.97-25.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.28-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour53.15150.00%
Public order41.97300.00%
Vehicle crime21.58100.00%
Other theft10.79-50.00%
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 offences149.0727.27%
Criminal damage and arson35.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.34-33.33%
Other theft20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

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 behaviour31.97-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.18-75.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.6857.14%
Criminal damage and arson44.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.580.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In January 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 offences77.4975.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76-20.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Other theft20.79-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
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 behaviour58.2825.00%
Shoplifting41.97-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences41.58-75.00%
Other theft31.58200.00%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Robbery10.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.20128.57%
Shoplifting76.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Other crime11.580.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.940.00%
Public order42.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Robbery11.580.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
March 20241
February 20244
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
September 202310

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 109 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 202414
April 202411
February 202411
January 20247
December 20234
November 202316
September 20237

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20237
September 202314

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 3 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
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 September 2024

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

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