PALM LEA, DH7 8SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8SW

PALM LEA, DH7 8SW, County Durham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.09 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8SW 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 8SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8SW, encompassing approximately 1309 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8SW 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

PALM LEA, DH7 8SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.0985.71%
Public order69.93500.00%
Other theft24.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.76-83.33%

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 offences714.51-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.580.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.9814.29%
Anti-social behaviour36.1150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.290.00%
Other theft21.53100.00%
Vehicle crime11.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

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 offences712.9875.00%
Vehicle crime35.350.00%
Public order32.29200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.29100.00%
Burglary11.53-75.00%
Other theft10.760.00%

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
Burglary49.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.06100.00%
Other crime23.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.53-50.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

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 behaviour24.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.530.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.760.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.53-60.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.82-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.51125.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-60.00%
Other theft21.530.00%
Possession of weapons11.530.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

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 behaviour510.6966.67%
Violence and sexual offences43.82-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.06200.00%
Public order12.29-50.00%
Shoplifting10.76-83.33%

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 offences716.04-36.36%
Shoplifting65.35-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour34.58-66.67%
Public order22.290.00%
Burglary21.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-50.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1332.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences119.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour98.400.00%
Burglary26.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Other crime11.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 81 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 20248
June 20247
May 20244
April 20242
February 20249
January 20249
December 20234
November 20237
September 202311

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 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 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
September 20239

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 8SW 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. Lime Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. High Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Willow Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sawmill Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rushey Gill
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Pine Lea
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Pear Lea
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Brockwell Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Holly Park
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lowland Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1