DH7 8SU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8SU

DH7 8SU, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.76 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8SU 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 8SU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8SU, encompassing approximately 672 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8SU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Lea with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • North End with total crimes: 2

DH7 8SU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences826.76100.00%
Public order611.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.920.00%
Other crime12.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-83.33%

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 behaviour617.84200.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.92-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson25.95100.00%

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 offences717.8475.00%
Anti-social behaviour210.41100.00%
Other theft12.970.00%
Vehicle crime11.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%

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 offences416.35100.00%
Public order25.950.00%
Vehicle crime22.970.00%
Burglary12.97-75.00%
Other theft11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%

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
Burglary414.870.00%
Other crime25.950.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.97100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%

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 order15.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.49-80.00%

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 behaviour517.84400.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson17.430.00%
Bicycle theft11.490.00%

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 offences514.87150.00%
Other theft27.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.97-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.49-66.67%
Burglary11.490.00%

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 arson313.38200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.46-50.00%
Public order12.97-50.00%

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 offences414.870.00%
Public order25.950.00%
Burglary22.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.490.00%

Crime by Type

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
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 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

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 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 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 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

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Poplar Lea
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 3. North End
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Oakgreen Flats
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Red Firs
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. High Meadows
    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