DEERNESS HEIGHTS, DH7 8TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8TX

DEERNESS HEIGHTS, DH7 8TX, County Durham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8TX 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 8TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8TX, encompassing approximately 965 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH7 8TX 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

DEERNESS HEIGHTS, DH7 8TX 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.21-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson25.18100.00%
Other crime22.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.25200.00%
Other theft23.11100.00%
Public order22.07-33.33%
Vehicle crime12.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.5340.00%
Public order37.250.00%
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Burglary12.07-66.67%
Other theft11.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.39150.00%
Burglary35.180.00%
Other crime23.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%

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 behaviour25.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.07-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.46133.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.25300.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.140.00%
Bicycle theft11.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.320.00%
Other theft23.11100.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.07-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour413.46100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.14-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson33.11200.00%
Public order13.110.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.460.00%
Burglary27.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Public order11.040.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences713.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.250.00%
Other crime12.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Public order11.040.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237
September 20237

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 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20243
January 20242
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

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 8TX 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
  • 7. Lime Park
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Hawthorn Park
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Commercial Street
    Total1
    Other crime1