DH7 8ST Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8ST

DH7 8ST, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.32 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8ST 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 8ST crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8ST, encompassing approximately 655 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 8ST area, explore the DH7 8ST Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH7 8ST area, visit the DH7 8ST House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH7 8ST Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Lea with total crimes: 3
  • Midhill Close with total crimes: 3
  • Pear Lea with total crimes: 2

DH7 8ST Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour618.32200.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.16-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson26.11100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.3275.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.69100.00%
Other theft13.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.79100.00%
Public order26.110.00%
Vehicle crime23.050.00%
Burglary13.05-75.00%
Other theft11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary415.270.00%
Other crime26.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%

In April 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order16.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.530.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.53-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour518.32400.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.630.00%
Bicycle theft11.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.27150.00%
Other theft27.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.05-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-66.67%
Burglary11.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson313.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.58-50.00%
Public order13.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.27-20.00%
Public order26.11100.00%
Burglary23.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour522.900.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.630.00%
Burglary17.630.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Public order11.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 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 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
September 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Poplar Lea
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Midhill Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Pear Lea
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Oakgreen Flats
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Pine Lea
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Palm Lea
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1