DH9 7HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 7HS

DH9 7HS, County Durham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.99 per 1,000 population. This DH9 7HS 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 7HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 7HS, encompassing approximately 1643 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DH9 7HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Leeholme Court with total crimes: 6
  • Meldon Way with total crimes: 5

DH9 7HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1113.9983.33%
Shoplifting46.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.43100.00%
Vehicle crime21.22100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.22-50.00%
Public order11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.3920.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.65-20.00%
Burglary32.4350.00%
Shoplifting21.830.00%
Robbery11.220.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-75.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour513.39-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences53.04-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.04300.00%
Burglary22.430.00%
Shoplifting21.220.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Other theft11.22-50.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.30600.00%
Other crime24.26100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Shoplifting21.22-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-66.67%
Public order10.61-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.8228.57%
Shoplifting45.48-42.86%
Public order42.4333.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Other theft21.83100.00%
Drugs21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.220.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting717.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.26600.00%
Burglary44.260.00%
Vehicle crime42.430.00%
Public order32.430.00%
Other theft11.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.83-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences11.22-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting513.3966.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.04-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8350.00%
Vehicle crime21.83100.00%
Other theft21.220.00%
Public order21.220.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.56-11.11%
Shoplifting34.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.830.00%
Public order21.22100.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.22-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In December 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 offences912.7828.57%
Anti-social behaviour35.48-40.00%
Burglary21.83100.00%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Vehicle crime11.220.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.74-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour54.2625.00%
Other theft13.040.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.430.00%
Public order21.830.00%
Other crime21.220.00%
Burglary11.220.00%
Other theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 89 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20249
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
September 20239

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
April 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Leeholme Court
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Meldon Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Station Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shieldrow Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Park Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elizabeth Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1