DH8 7NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 7NJ

DH8 7NJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.92 per 1,000 population. This DH8 7NJ 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 7NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 7NJ, encompassing approximately 2289 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 7NJ area, explore the DH8 7NJ 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: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH8 7NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Boyd Street with total crimes: 5
  • Fairfield with total crimes: 2
  • David Guy Court with total crimes: 2

DH8 7NJ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.9214.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.4925.00%
Shoplifting32.18-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

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 offences710.4875.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0633.33%
Shoplifting41.75-20.00%
Burglary21.75100.00%
Other crime20.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.87100.00%
Public order20.870.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.1766.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.180.00%
Other crime31.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31200.00%
Public order21.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order46.990.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.75-55.56%
Other crime31.750.00%
Shoplifting31.31-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.9366.67%
Public order42.18100.00%
Shoplifting41.75300.00%
Other theft21.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.620.00%
Public order21.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting10.870.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.3150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.86-27.27%
Other theft23.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87100.00%
Other crime10.87-50.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%

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 offences118.7457.14%
Shoplifting44.81100.00%
Other crime21.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.86-22.22%
Public order33.06200.00%
Other theft21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-33.33%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.930.00%
Other crime31.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.310.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Shoplifting10.440.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 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 20244
June 20244
May 20249
April 20246
February 20248
January 202411
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 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 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
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 3 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
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 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 7NJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Boyd Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Fairfield
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. David Guy Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. West Ellimore View
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Pontop View
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Redmire Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Percy Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Gayle Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bainbridge Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Delvedere
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Main Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Gill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rotary Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1