METCALFE ROAD, DH8 7HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 7HB

METCALFE ROAD, DH8 7HB, County Durham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.39 per 1,000 population. This DH8 7HB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH8 postcode area, which has experienced 271 crimes and a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH8 7HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 7HB, encompassing approximately 2017 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 7HB area, explore the DH8 7HB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH8 7HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boyd Street with total crimes: 5
  • Salem Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Fairfield with total crimes: 2

METCALFE ROAD, DH8 7HB 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.3912.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4850.00%
Shoplifting31.49-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.49100.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Other theft10.99-50.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.97-33.33%
Shoplifting41.98-20.00%
Burglary21.98100.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.99-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.40500.00%
Shoplifting52.9766.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-50.00%
Public order21.98-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.92-27.27%
Public order53.97-37.50%
Shoplifting32.48-25.00%
Other crime21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.99-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.3583.33%
Public order85.45300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.48300.00%
Shoplifting41.98300.00%
Other theft21.98100.00%
Possession of weapons10.990.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.97-16.67%
Public order22.480.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.97100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.43-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.47200.00%
Other theft21.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.990.00%
Other crime10.99-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.40140.00%
Shoplifting45.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.980.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.44-37.50%
Public order32.48200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.49-33.33%
Shoplifting20.99100.00%
Other theft10.990.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.970.00%
Other crime31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.4950.00%
Public order11.49-66.67%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences67.930.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.970.00%
Public order31.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 20244
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246
February 20247
January 202412
December 20235
November 20238
September 20236

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20246
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20248
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 7HB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Boyd Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Salem Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Fairfield
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. David Guy Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. West Ellimore View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Pontop View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Redmire Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Dere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Percy Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Gayle Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bainbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Castledene Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Delvedere
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Main Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1