DH9 7DR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 7DR

DH9 7DR, County Durham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.96 per 1,000 population. This DH9 7DR crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH9 postcode area, which has experienced 368 crimes and a crime rate of 9.89 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH9 7DR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 7DR, encompassing approximately 2357 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH9 7DR area, explore the DH9 7DR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-57.89% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DH9 7DR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • William Street with total crimes: 4
  • John Street with total crimes: 4

DH9 7DR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.67-57.89%
Other theft53.3966.67%
Burglary42.1233.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.70-50.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85-75.00%
Public order20.85-33.33%
Drugs20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.6646.15%
Criminal damage and arson88.0614.29%
Anti-social behaviour63.39-14.29%
Other theft32.540.00%
Public order31.27-25.00%
Burglary31.270.00%
Drugs21.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.27-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson75.5140.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.9716.67%
Public order42.970.00%
Burglary31.700.00%
Shoplifting21.27100.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1916.1246.15%
Anti-social behaviour68.06-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.54-64.29%
Burglary32.1250.00%
Shoplifting11.27-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1418.66250.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.94-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour95.51-47.06%
Shoplifting33.8250.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Public order10.85-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1719.93466.67%
Violence and sexual offences177.21240.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.21300.00%
Public order31.700.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences54.24-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.27-87.50%
Other crime10.420.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson88.4814.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.3933.33%
Shoplifting21.70100.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Public order20.85-60.00%
Drugs10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.42-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson75.090.00%
Public order52.97150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.12-25.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Burglary10.85-66.67%
Drugs10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.816.25%
Criminal damage and arson77.2140.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.97-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.700.00%
Burglary31.70200.00%
Public order21.27-33.33%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.81-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.79-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.97-28.57%
Drugs52.12150.00%
Public order32.12-25.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Other theft10.85-75.00%
Other crime10.42-66.67%
Burglary10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2425.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.240.00%
Public order42.970.00%
Other theft41.700.00%
Other crime31.700.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202419
July 202413
June 202419
May 202413
April 202417
March 20245
February 202420
January 202412
December 202317
November 202316
September 202324

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20249
April 202417
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
September 202310

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 20245
May 202414
April 20244
March 20241
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20235
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH9 7DR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. William Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. John Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mundell Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Gladstone Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mitchell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Maple Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Medway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. School Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Moore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Keswick Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. South Moor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Elm Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Other theft1