BRANDON LANE, DH7 8SJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8SJ

BRANDON LANE, DH7 8SJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.01 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8SJ 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 8SJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8SJ, encompassing approximately 1266 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH7 8SJ 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

BRANDON LANE, DH7 8SJ 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 offences715.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.74100.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In July 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 offences712.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.53300.00%
Other theft23.16100.00%
Vehicle crime11.58-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.6475.00%
Vehicle crime35.530.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Burglary12.37-75.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.79-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary410.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.160.00%
Other crime21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.95-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.37-40.00%

In February 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 offences812.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.32400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.95-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.16-33.33%
Other theft21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.58-80.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour511.0666.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.16200.00%
Public order12.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.79-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.80-25.00%
Shoplifting64.74-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.74-62.50%
Public order22.370.00%
Burglary21.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.58-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1430.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour811.060.00%
Violence and sexual offences86.320.00%
Burglary26.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.580.00%
Vehicle crime21.580.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Other crime11.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236
September 20238

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

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 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
September 20232

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233
September 20238

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 8SJ 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. Vicarage Flats
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pine Lea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Palm Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Lime Park
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Brockwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hawthorn Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1