GRASSHOLME CLOSE, DH8 7UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 7UL

GRASSHOLME CLOSE, DH8 7UL, County Durham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.66 per 1,000 population. This DH8 7UL 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 7UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 7UL, encompassing approximately 2763 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

DH8 7UL 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

GRASSHOLME CLOSE, DH8 7UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1712.6641.67%
Violence and sexual offences66.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.17-16.67%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Other crime11.090.00%
Public order10.36-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.34200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.17-50.00%
Public order31.09-25.00%
Burglary11.090.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%
Other theft10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.05100.00%
Shoplifting62.1720.00%
Public order42.1733.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting57.240.00%
Other theft31.81-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-50.00%
Public order31.09200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09100.00%
Other crime20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.2420.00%
Shoplifting52.17400.00%
Other theft41.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.45200.00%
Public order11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

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 offences54.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.810.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.36-80.00%
Shoplifting10.360.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.81150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.510.00%
Shoplifting51.81-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.810.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%
Public order10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.24200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.17-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.81100.00%
Public order20.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

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 offences65.4320.00%
Public order22.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.72-80.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.620.00%
Other theft41.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Shoplifting20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 202310

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

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

A total of 61 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 20246
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
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 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 7UL 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. Fairfield
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. David Guy Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Redmire Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dere Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Gayle Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Gill Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Railway Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1