DELVES LANE, DH8 7JS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 7JS

DELVES LANE, DH8 7JS, County Durham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.01 per 1,000 population. This DH8 7JS 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 7JS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 7JS, encompassing approximately 2283 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 7JS area, explore the DH8 7JS Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH8 7JS area, visit the DH8 7JS House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 7JS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boyd Street with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Back Palmerston Street with total crimes: 4

DELVES LANE, DH8 7JS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.01-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour54.38-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.190.00%
Shoplifting42.19-50.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Public order21.31-66.67%
Other crime10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.088.33%
Shoplifting85.6914.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.500.00%
Public order62.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.63150.00%
Other crime12.19-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.33-7.69%
Shoplifting75.2516.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.07200.00%
Public order32.63-57.14%
Other crime21.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-33.33%
Burglary10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.64-45.83%
Public order75.6975.00%
Shoplifting63.0750.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.6350.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-71.43%
Burglary20.880.00%
Other theft20.88-33.33%
Drugs10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.2784.62%
Anti-social behaviour710.5140.00%
Public order43.07-20.00%
Shoplifting41.75100.00%
Other theft31.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.69-50.00%
Public order52.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.190.00%
Vehicle crime22.190.00%
Shoplifting20.88100.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.82100.00%
Shoplifting14.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.33-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour55.69150.00%
Other theft42.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.750.00%
Other crime31.750.00%
Public order31.3150.00%
Burglary11.31-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Shoplifting10.44-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.14-33.33%
Shoplifting46.13100.00%
Other crime31.7550.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-50.00%
Public order20.88-71.43%
Other theft20.88-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.2731.25%
Public order79.20250.00%
Other theft53.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19-20.00%
Shoplifting21.75100.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Drugs20.88-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.010.00%
Drugs42.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.750.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 202412
June 202413
May 202424
April 202413
February 202413
January 202414
December 202321
November 202316

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 202410
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
February 20244
November 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Boyd Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Back Palmerston Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fairfield
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Main Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Gill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Railway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Birch Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Rotary Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Back East Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. East Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Robson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1