BOYD STREET, DH8 7JY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 7JY

BOYD STREET, DH8 7JY, County Durham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.33 per 1,000 population. This DH8 7JY 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 7JY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 7JY, encompassing approximately 2352 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 7JY 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

BOYD STREET, DH8 7JY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.33-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson52.9825.00%
Other theft42.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.700.00%
Shoplifting41.700.00%
Public order21.70-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other crime10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.1822.22%
Public order54.6866.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.13-42.86%
Shoplifting41.70-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.70100.00%
Other crime21.700.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.61-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.83600.00%
Shoplifting52.9866.67%
Public order32.13-50.00%
Other crime21.280.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Other theft10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.90-58.33%
Public order64.2550.00%
Shoplifting32.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.280.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Other theft20.85-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-85.71%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences2418.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.2040.00%
Public order42.980.00%
Shoplifting41.70300.00%
Other theft31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.10-37.50%
Public order42.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.700.00%
Drugs21.700.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.40166.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.330.00%
Other crime35.1050.00%
Other theft31.2850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Public order31.2850.00%
Burglary11.28-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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 offences1211.48-29.41%
Shoplifting45.10100.00%
Burglary21.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.85-33.33%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Public order20.85-71.43%
Other theft20.85-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.736.25%
Public order77.23250.00%
Other theft52.98400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.13-40.00%
Shoplifting21.28100.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other crime10.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

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 offences1615.3145.45%
Anti-social behaviour56.80150.00%
Drugs42.130.00%
Other crime31.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.280.00%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences118.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.680.00%
Public order31.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 20242
July 20242
June 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20249
June 202410
May 202424
April 202412
February 202412
January 202412
December 202317
November 202316
September 202311

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20234

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 7JY 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. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Delvedere
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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