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

Overview of Crime in DH8 7HX

OLD HALL ROAD, DH8 7HX, County Durham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.51 per 1,000 population. This DH8 7HX 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 7HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 7HX, encompassing approximately 2520 residents.

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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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 7HX 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

OLD HALL ROAD, DH8 7HX 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5157.14%
Criminal damage and arson34.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Shoplifting31.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.19100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.92133.33%
Shoplifting42.78-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.59-50.00%
Burglary21.19100.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Public order20.79-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.79-50.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order711.1175.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.780.00%
Shoplifting52.3866.67%
Violence and sexual offences31.98-57.14%
Other crime21.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.14-50.00%
Public order42.78-55.56%
Shoplifting31.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-50.00%
Other crime20.790.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.6655.56%
Public order95.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.17300.00%
Shoplifting41.59300.00%
Other theft21.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.570.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.59100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.14-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.1750.00%
Other theft21.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.7366.67%
Shoplifting43.97100.00%
Vehicle crime21.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.76-25.00%
Public order22.38100.00%
Shoplifting20.79100.00%
Other theft10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Other crime31.190.00%
Public order11.190.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20247
July 20243
June 20247
May 202414
April 20249
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 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 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20249
April 20243
January 20241
December 20232
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 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 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 7HX 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. 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. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Redmire Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Percy Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Gayle Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bainbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Castledene Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Delvedere
    Total1
    Other theft1