CASTLEDENE ROAD, DH8 7HG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 7HG

CASTLEDENE ROAD, DH8 7HG, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.95 per 1,000 population. This DH8 7HG 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 7HG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 7HG, encompassing approximately 1504 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH8 7HG 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

CASTLEDENE ROAD, DH8 7HG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences815.9514.29%
Anti-social behaviour45.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6650.00%
Shoplifting31.99-25.00%
Other crime21.99100.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Public order10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.29133.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.65-33.33%
Shoplifting42.66-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.660.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.66-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%

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 behaviour613.29500.00%
Shoplifting53.9966.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.32-57.14%
Public order21.99-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.63-30.00%
Public order54.65-37.50%
Shoplifting33.32-25.00%
Other crime21.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1021.9366.67%
Public order86.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.320.00%
Shoplifting43.32300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.66200.00%
Other theft21.990.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%

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 offences611.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.990.00%
Public order23.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.3266.67%

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 offences710.63-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour34.65200.00%
Other theft21.990.00%
Other crime11.33-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.96175.00%
Shoplifting47.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.660.00%
Other crime21.330.00%
Burglary11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.31-42.86%
Public order32.66200.00%
Shoplifting21.99100.00%
Other theft11.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-66.67%

In November 2023, 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 offences711.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.650.00%
Other crime31.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.990.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 202410
April 20246
February 20247
January 202411
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 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

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 7HG 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. Dere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Percy Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Castledene Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Delvedere
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Main Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1