DH7 9XD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 9XD

DH7 9XD, County Durham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.42 per 1,000 population. This DH7 9XD 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 9XD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 9XD, encompassing approximately 2239 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Burglary: (13) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

DH7 9XD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Garden Avenue with total crimes: 13
  • Elm Street with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

DH7 9XD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1317.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.81200.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.36150.00%
Shoplifting42.23300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.790.00%
Public order11.340.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.91-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson31.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.34-66.67%
Other theft10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.02200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6850.00%
Public order42.68100.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Other theft10.89-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In May 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 offences69.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour42.68300.00%
Drugs31.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Other theft20.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.13-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.34-33.33%
Other theft10.890.00%

In February 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 offences67.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.68-40.00%
Public order31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.040.00%
Burglary42.230.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.34-77.78%
Other crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.02200.00%
Other theft11.340.00%

In November 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 behaviour44.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.79-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.340.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.380.00%
Shoplifting55.360.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.890.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
February 20246
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233
September 202312

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
November 20234

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
May 20241
January 20244
November 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
April 20241
September 20235

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
January 20241
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
June 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
September 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Garden Avenue
    Total13
    Burglary11
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Elm Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 4. Dale Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Theme/Adventure Park
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Hawthorne Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Oak Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Park Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Cherrytree Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Front Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Springwell Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Langley Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Netherton Close
    Total1
    Other theft1