SHAFTSBURY DRIVE, DH7 8UB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 8UB

SHAFTSBURY DRIVE, DH7 8UB, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.79 per 1,000 population. This DH7 8UB 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 8UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 8UB, encompassing approximately 1555 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 8UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ashbrook Close with total crimes: 5
  • Clover Laid with total crimes: 2
  • Hazel Avenue with total crimes: 1

SHAFTSBURY DRIVE, DH7 8UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.7925.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.22-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.00-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour42.570.00%
Burglary22.570.00%
Public order21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In June 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 offences79.65600.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.50300.00%
Burglary22.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.86200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.93-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.220.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.64-80.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.14400.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.22-75.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.640.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.86100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.57-90.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Drugs11.290.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.64-87.50%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 202310
September 20235

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20238

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ashbrook Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
  • 2. Clover Laid
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hazel Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Beechcroft Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1