POPLAR LEA, DH7 8SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8SP

POPLAR LEA, DH7 8SP, County Durham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.71 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8SP 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 8SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8SP, encompassing approximately 1463 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Briar Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • St Andrews Square with total crimes: 3
  • Poplar Lea with total crimes: 3

POPLAR LEA, DH7 8SP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.7111.11%
Anti-social behaviour66.83100.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.100.00%
Public order12.050.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-50.00%
Other crime10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.3528.57%
Criminal damage and arson36.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0550.00%
Vehicle crime22.05-33.33%
Other theft21.37100.00%
Public order11.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

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 offences712.98133.33%
Vehicle crime34.780.00%
Public order22.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.37-50.00%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Burglary10.68-75.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary48.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.7350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.05100.00%
Other crime21.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.37-50.00%
Public order10.680.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.370.00%
Public order11.370.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.680.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.37-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.66-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.10-33.33%
Other theft11.37-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.13100.00%
Vehicle crime48.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.73-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Burglary22.05100.00%
Other theft21.370.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%
Public order10.68-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.98-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour64.10200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.10200.00%
Public order22.05-33.33%
Burglary11.37-50.00%
Shoplifting10.68-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.45-15.38%
Shoplifting67.52-53.85%
Public order34.1050.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.37-80.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.68-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.060.00%
Shoplifting138.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.880.00%
Burglary26.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.370.00%
Public order21.370.00%
Other crime11.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20249
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
February 20249
January 202412
December 20236
November 202311
September 202313

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
September 202313

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
January 20244
September 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
September 202310

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 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 20242
December 20231
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

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Briar Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. St Andrews Square
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Poplar Lea
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Midhill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Pear Lea
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Oakgreen Flats
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Fir Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Vicarage Flats
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pine Lea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Palm Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Lime Park
    Total1
    Other crime1