OLD HALL ROAD, DH8 7HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 7HU

OLD HALL ROAD, DH8 7HU, County Durham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.85 per 1,000 population. This DH8 7HU 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 7HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 7HU, encompassing approximately 2304 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH8 7HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Salem Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Fairfield with total crimes: 2
  • David Guy Court with total crimes: 2

OLD HALL ROAD, DH8 7HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1110.8557.14%
Anti-social behaviour54.77150.00%
Vehicle crime22.17100.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.81133.33%
Burglary23.04100.00%
Other crime20.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-60.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.87-50.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order99.5580.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.91400.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.17-62.50%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

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 offences89.98-46.67%
Public order53.47-37.50%
Shoplifting52.17400.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.17-50.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.87-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.4936.36%
Public order86.51166.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.60100.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.77-20.00%
Public order31.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.60150.00%
Other crime12.17-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.68-10.00%
Other crime23.91100.00%
Other theft20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Drugs10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.6466.67%
Other theft14.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.640.00%
Other crime32.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.300.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 202415
April 202411
February 20249
January 202410
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20246
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20245
May 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Salem Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Fairfield
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. David Guy Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Chapel Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Sydney Gardens
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Woodside Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Ellimore View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Pontop View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Redmire Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Dere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Percy Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Gayle Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bainbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lumley Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Castledene Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Delvedere
    Total1
    Other theft1