DH7 9JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 9JX

DH7 9JX, County Durham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.46 per 1,000 population. This DH7 9JX 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 9JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 9JX, encompassing approximately 1654 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 9JX 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 9JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.63-50.00%
Other crime31.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.810.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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 behaviour66.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.63-16.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.8620.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.63100.00%
Public order13.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.04-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour33.02-40.00%
Public order11.81-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In May 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 offences912.69125.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.44-54.55%
Other theft23.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.2783.33%
Violence and sexual offences46.650.00%
Public order12.420.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.2350.00%
Public order13.63-75.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order410.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.42-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.42-70.00%
Other theft21.81100.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%

In January 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 offences109.67233.33%
Anti-social behaviour56.04150.00%
Other theft13.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.23-81.25%
Anti-social behaviour21.81-50.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.92433.33%
Anti-social behaviour49.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.42100.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.810.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 202411
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20246
June 20245
May 20249
April 20244
February 20243
January 202410
December 20233
November 202316
September 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 9JX 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. Wood View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Crowgill Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Acton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burnell Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Edward Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1