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 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.60 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8TX 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 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 Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Poplar Lea with total crimes: 5
  • North End with total crimes: 2
  • Oakgreen Flats with total crimes: 2

DEERNESS HEIGHTS, DH7 8TX 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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.6060.00%
Public order48.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.140.00%
Other crime12.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-83.33%
Other theft11.040.00%

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%

Crime by Type

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
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
February 20247
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237

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 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Poplar Lea
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. North End
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Oakgreen Flats
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Red Firs
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Lime Park
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. High Meadows
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pine Lea
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Pear Lea
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Holly Park
    Total1
    Other theft1