DH9 7NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 7NL

DH9 7NL, County Durham has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.40 per 1,000 population. This DH9 7NL 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 7NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 7NL, encompassing approximately 2793 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

DH9 7NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Bus Station with total crimes: 14
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Spen Street with total crimes: 6

DH9 7NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2020.4042.86%
Violence and sexual offences137.16-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour94.6512.50%
Public order73.2275.00%
Other crime22.510.00%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.040.00%
Shoplifting146.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.01-38.46%
Drugs42.860.00%
Public order41.43-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-66.67%
Other theft31.07-25.00%
Burglary11.07-50.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.7628.57%
Anti-social behaviour136.448.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.6550.00%
Shoplifting73.22-50.00%
Public order52.5125.00%
Other theft41.79300.00%
Burglary21.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.9727.27%
Shoplifting145.0155.56%
Anti-social behaviour125.0120.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.30-45.45%
Public order42.15-20.00%
Burglary21.43-33.33%
Other theft10.72-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.04-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson113.94120.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.9442.86%
Shoplifting93.58-25.00%
Public order53.22-16.67%
Other theft31.790.00%
Burglary31.07200.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.25550.00%
Shoplifting124.65500.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.30-12.50%
Public order62.51500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15400.00%
Other theft31.790.00%
Other crime21.070.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Drugs10.360.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour85.37-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.86-91.67%
Shoplifting20.72-75.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Public order10.36-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.36-85.71%

In February 2024, 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 offences2420.7614.29%
Anti-social behaviour108.5966.67%
Shoplifting83.5833.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.8616.67%
Public order42.5133.33%
Drugs11.43-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Burglary10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.25133.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.52-14.29%
Shoplifting62.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.15-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.150.00%
Drugs31.07200.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Other theft21.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.86-30.00%
Other theft42.51-33.33%
Burglary41.43100.00%
Public order31.43-40.00%
Shoplifting31.07-66.67%
Vehicle crime31.07200.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1019.330.00%
Shoplifting93.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.220.00%
Other theft62.860.00%
Public order52.150.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202413
June 202412
May 202410
April 20247
March 20248
February 202410
January 20246
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202418
July 202418
June 202414
May 202411
April 202413
March 20242
February 202424
January 202421
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202414
July 20247
June 202414
May 20249
April 202412
March 20242
February 20248
January 20246
December 20233
November 20239

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 202411
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20246
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanley Bus Station
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Spen Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Burglary1
  • 4. Front Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Braidwood Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 6. Heather Way
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Derwent Walk
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Wear Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Tyne Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ullswater Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Smailes Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Tees Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Wansbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Moore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Gale Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Holly Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Geoffrey Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Bracken Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1