DH7 9HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 9HG

DH7 9HG, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.63 per 1,000 population. This DH7 9HG 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 9HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 9HG, encompassing approximately 1693 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 9HG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newhouse Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Hill View with total crimes: 2
  • Arbourcourt Avenue with total crimes: 2

DH7 9HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.6328.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.31-50.00%
Other crime31.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.770.00%
Drugs11.180.00%

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 offences77.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.13-33.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.22125.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.3116.67%
Public order14.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.68-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.54-20.00%
Public order12.36-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.1742.86%
Anti-social behaviour55.90-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson32.950.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.8157.14%
Violence and sexual offences76.500.00%
Public order14.130.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.7275.00%
Public order14.13-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.40-54.55%
Public order42.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.36-20.00%
Other crime22.36100.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.63120.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.50150.00%
Other theft12.950.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.90-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour22.95-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20249
June 20244
May 20245
April 202411
March 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 20246
May 202410
April 20247
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 202317

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20244
November 20232

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 9HG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Newhouse Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Hill View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Arbourcourt Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Pinetree
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fir Terraces
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Dene Park
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wood View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Crowgill Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Acton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Burnell Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1