MIDHILL CLOSE, DH7 8SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8SL

MIDHILL CLOSE, DH7 8SL, County Durham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.27 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8SL 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 8SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8SL, encompassing approximately 1507 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Lea with total crimes: 5
  • Oakgreen Flats with total crimes: 2
  • Red Firs with total crimes: 2

MIDHILL CLOSE, DH7 8SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.2771.43%
Public order47.96300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-83.33%
Other theft10.660.00%

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 offences713.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.98100.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Public order11.33-50.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.64200.00%
Other theft23.98100.00%
Public order21.33-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.33-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

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 offences711.280.00%
Vehicle crime34.640.00%
Public order31.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.990.00%
Burglary11.33-75.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.28250.00%
Burglary44.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.650.00%
Other crime21.33100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

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 behaviour24.64-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.99-40.00%

In February 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 offences1011.9466.67%
Anti-social behaviour56.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.62100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.98-60.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.2925.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.99-57.14%
Drugs11.990.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.66-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.60-12.50%
Shoplifting64.64-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour43.98-55.56%
Public order22.650.00%
Burglary21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1426.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.970.00%
Burglary25.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
February 202410
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237
September 20238

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
September 20239

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 8SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Poplar Lea
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Oakgreen Flats
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Red Firs
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Lime Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Carr Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Sawmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rushey Gill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Pine Lea
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Pear Lea
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Brockwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holly Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Lowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1