DH9 7PH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 7PH

DH9 7PH, County Durham has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.21 per 1,000 population. This DH9 7PH 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 7PH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 7PH, encompassing approximately 3075 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)

DH9 7PH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Orwell Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • William Street with total crimes: 4

DH9 7PH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.21-28.57%
Shoplifting114.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.58-12.50%
Other theft62.2850.00%
Burglary51.9566.67%
Public order31.63-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.98-72.73%
Other crime20.980.00%
Drugs20.65-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.5350.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.8322.22%
Anti-social behaviour83.5814.29%
Drugs52.600.00%
Other theft41.63300.00%
Public order41.300.00%
Burglary31.30-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.33-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.5528.57%
Anti-social behaviour72.9316.67%
Public order42.280.00%
Burglary41.300.00%
Shoplifting21.30100.00%
Other theft10.650.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.3131.25%
Criminal damage and arson76.83-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour62.28-50.00%
Burglary41.95100.00%
Shoplifting11.30-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1716.91183.33%
Violence and sexual offences165.53-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour125.20-40.00%
Shoplifting33.9050.00%
Burglary20.98100.00%
Public order10.65-66.67%
Other theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.83420.00%
Anti-social behaviour208.45233.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.50200.00%
Public order31.950.00%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Burglary10.650.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.5550.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.95-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.63-75.00%
Other crime10.650.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2515.6147.06%
Criminal damage and arson88.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.30200.00%
Shoplifting20.98100.00%
Public order20.65-66.67%
Drugs10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.31-19.05%
Criminal damage and arson85.53-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.60-14.29%
Public order61.95200.00%
Other crime21.950.00%
Burglary10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.2331.25%
Criminal damage and arson96.8350.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.93-46.15%
Vehicle crime62.28500.00%
Burglary31.95200.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Other crime20.650.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.91-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour135.20-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson64.23-25.00%
Drugs61.95200.00%
Public order31.95-40.00%
Other crime20.98-60.00%
Shoplifting20.650.00%
Other theft10.65-80.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour159.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.880.00%
Other crime52.600.00%
Public order51.630.00%
Other theft51.630.00%
Shoplifting21.630.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Burglary10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 227 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202421
July 202414
June 202421
May 202416
April 202426
March 20245
February 202425
January 202417
December 202321
November 202316
September 202330

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 202412
April 202420
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 202313
September 202315

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 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 18 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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202411
July 20249
June 20247
May 202417
April 20246
March 20242
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 20236
September 20238

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 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Orwell Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. William Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 4. John Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Mundell Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hustledown Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Coquet Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mitchell Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Maple Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waveney Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thames Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Medway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. School Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Moore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Salisbury Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Gale Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Keswick Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. South Moor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Elm Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Hustledown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1