DH9 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 7LJ

DH9 7LJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population. This DH9 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 7LJ, encompassing approximately 1573 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH9 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • William Street with total crimes: 4
  • Mandela Close with total crimes: 2
  • Gladstone Street with total crimes: 2

DH9 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.53-40.00%
Public order33.81200.00%
Other theft11.910.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-85.71%
Burglary10.640.00%
Drugs10.64-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.3640.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.4550.00%
Drugs43.810.00%
Other theft12.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.62-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson56.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.18-33.33%
Public order22.540.00%
Burglary11.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.81-66.67%
Burglary21.270.00%
Drugs11.270.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.25-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.81-50.00%
Public order31.91200.00%
Other crime31.910.00%
Shoplifting11.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.35500.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.63500.00%
Vehicle crime23.810.00%
Public order11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.91-83.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.27-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.6271.43%
Anti-social behaviour47.63300.00%
Vehicle crime32.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.910.00%
Burglary11.27-50.00%
Public order10.64-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.17-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson24.450.00%
Burglary21.27-33.33%
Public order21.27100.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.64-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.1633.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.63-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Burglary31.9150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.91100.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.720.00%
Drugs33.180.00%
Burglary21.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.270.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 98 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202412
May 20246
April 202412
March 20242
February 202412
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. William Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Mandela Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Gladstone Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. School Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Gale Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Holly Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Geoffrey Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Keswick Road
    Total1
    Public order1