DH9 7PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH9 7PJ

DH9 7PJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 57 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.28 per 1,000 population. This DH9 7PJ 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 7PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH9 7PJ, encompassing approximately 2955 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (5.26% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

DH9 7PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • Keir Hardie Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Orwell Gardens with total crimes: 4

DH9 7PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.285.26%
Shoplifting116.770.00%
Other theft63.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.03-33.33%
Burglary52.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.69-70.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Drugs10.68-80.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1918.6146.15%
Criminal damage and arson106.4342.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.3812.50%
Burglary53.0425.00%
Drugs51.690.00%
Other theft41.69300.00%
Public order21.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.86-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour84.4060.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.7116.67%
Burglary42.370.00%
Public order31.35200.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Other theft10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2315.2253.33%
Criminal damage and arson67.78-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.03-44.44%
Burglary41.69100.00%
Public order11.35-50.00%
Shoplifting10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1616.92220.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.41-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.07-50.00%
Shoplifting33.0450.00%
Public order21.01-33.33%
Other theft20.68100.00%
Burglary20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.28733.33%
Anti-social behaviour188.46260.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.09400.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Burglary10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.3825.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.69-87.50%
Other crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.34-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.2426.32%
Criminal damage and arson78.1240.00%
Vehicle crime42.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.35-20.00%
Drugs21.35100.00%
Shoplifting20.68100.00%
Public order20.68-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.1911.76%
Anti-social behaviour56.43-28.57%
Public order51.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.69-44.44%
Burglary11.690.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.8754.55%
Criminal damage and arson95.7580.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.04-41.67%
Vehicle crime52.3766.67%
Other crime21.690.00%
Shoplifting10.68-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1215.56-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences114.06-60.71%
Criminal damage and arson53.72-54.55%
Drugs51.69150.00%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Public order31.01-57.14%
Other crime21.01-50.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-75.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2824.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour149.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.740.00%
Public order73.720.00%
Other crime42.370.00%
Other theft41.350.00%
Shoplifting21.350.00%
Drugs20.680.00%
Burglary10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202419
July 202413
June 202423
May 202415
April 202425
March 20243
February 202424
January 202419
December 202317
November 202311
September 202328

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20248
June 20245
May 20249
April 202418
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 202312
September 202314

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 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
November 20233
September 20237

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20247
June 20246
May 202416
April 20245
March 20241
February 20247
January 20245
December 20239
November 20235
September 202311

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

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 1 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

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 7PJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Keir Hardie Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Orwell Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. William Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. John Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Mundell Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Hustledown Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Coquet Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holly Hill Gardens West
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Maple Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Waveney Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Thames Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Medway Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Charles Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. School Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Moore Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Park Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Gale Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Elm Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Poplar Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Hustledown Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1