ROMALDKIRK CLOSE, DH8 7UF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 7UF

ROMALDKIRK CLOSE, DH8 7UF, County Durham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.24 per 1,000 population. This DH8 7UF 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 7UF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 7UF, encompassing approximately 2532 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH8 7UF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • Boyd Street with total crimes: 5
  • The Chequers with total crimes: 4

ROMALDKIRK CLOSE, DH8 7UF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1912.2411.76%
Violence and sexual offences47.5033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1711.84112.50%
Anti-social behaviour66.71100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.37-57.14%
Public order31.180.00%
Other theft11.18-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.45-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.76300.00%
Public order31.58-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Other theft21.18-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1014.21100.00%
Other theft73.95133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.76-12.50%
Public order42.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.580.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.6960.00%
Shoplifting53.16150.00%
Other theft31.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1850.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.530.00%
Vehicle crime31.970.00%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.79-80.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Public order10.390.00%

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 behaviour104.3466.67%
Shoplifting13.95-85.71%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.76200.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.3720.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.370.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.29250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.97-33.33%
Other theft20.79100.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.97-76.92%
Public order21.180.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.79-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-80.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.130.00%
Other theft51.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.970.00%
Shoplifting20.790.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
March 202410
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 202313

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20245
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202417
July 20248
June 202410
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20247
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 4 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
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting14
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Boyd Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Chequers
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Gill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Railway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1