DL13 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL13

DL13, County Durham has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.95 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DL13 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DL13, encompassing approximately 13538 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

DL13 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Front Street with total crimes: 4
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3

DL13 Crime Map

Postcodes in DL13

The postcode district are associated with the DL13, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DL13 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences214.95-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour131.55116.67%
Criminal damage and arson100.9611.11%
Burglary60.74100.00%
Vehicle crime50.44150.00%
Public order30.37-62.50%
Other crime30.220.00%
Shoplifting30.22-25.00%
Other theft20.22-50.00%
Drugs10.150.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences264.58-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson91.920.00%
Public order80.6660.00%
Anti-social behaviour60.5920.00%
Shoplifting40.440.00%
Other theft40.30300.00%
Burglary30.3050.00%
Vehicle crime20.22-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences304.8025.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.2228.57%
Public order50.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour50.37-37.50%
Shoplifting40.3733.33%
Other crime40.30300.00%
Vehicle crime30.30-25.00%
Burglary20.22-50.00%
Other theft10.15-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences244.362300.00%
Anti-social behaviour81.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.590.00%
Public order60.52500.00%
Burglary40.440.00%
Vehicle crime40.300.00%
Shoplifting30.300.00%
Other theft20.220.00%
Other crime10.150.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour40.44-33.33%
Public order10.30-83.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.07-95.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences204.95-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson131.4830.00%
Burglary90.96200.00%
Other theft80.66166.67%
Anti-social behaviour60.5920.00%
Public order60.44100.00%
Vehicle crime30.44200.00%
Possession of weapons10.220.00%
Other crime10.07-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences314.3640.91%
Criminal damage and arson102.2925.00%
Anti-social behaviour50.7466.67%
Other theft30.37-72.73%
Public order30.220.00%
Burglary30.22-40.00%
Other crime20.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences224.14-21.43%
Other theft111.63120.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.81-11.11%
Burglary50.59-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour30.37-25.00%
Public order30.2250.00%
Drugs20.220.00%
Robbery10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.07-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences284.8016.67%
Vehicle crime92.07800.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.660.00%
Burglary70.6675.00%
Other theft50.52-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour40.37-60.00%
Public order20.30-33.33%
Shoplifting10.15-50.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences244.80-29.41%
Anti-social behaviour101.7725.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.7428.57%
Other theft80.66-11.11%
Burglary40.590.00%
Other crime30.300.00%
Public order30.2250.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Vehicle crime10.15-83.33%
Drugs10.070.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences345.24-5.56%
Other theft92.51350.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.66-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson70.59600.00%
Vehicle crime60.5250.00%
Burglary40.4433.33%
Public order20.30-81.82%
Possession of weapons10.150.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences366.500.00%
Public order112.660.00%
Other crime110.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour90.810.00%
Shoplifting60.660.00%
Vehicle crime40.440.00%
Drugs40.300.00%
Burglary30.300.00%
Other theft20.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.070.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20249
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
September 20234
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20248
January 20243
December 202311
November 20235
September 20238
August 20239
July 20232

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20246
May 20245
April 20248
March 20244
February 20246
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
September 202310
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 297 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202426
May 202430
April 202424
March 20241
February 202420
January 202431
December 202322
November 202328
September 202324
August 202334
July 202336

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20239
September 20231
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20249
April 20247
February 202413
January 202410
December 20238
November 20239
September 20239
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 202311

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20233
July 202311

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
November 20231
September 20232
July 20236

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232
September 20231
July 20234

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL13 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Front Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Middleton Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manor Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bedburn Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 7. St Alban'S Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Long Lane
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Diamond Hill
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Waterside Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Union Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Hound Hill
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. A68
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Boltsburn Crescent
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. The Closes
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Low Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Copley Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Coronation Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Watery Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Redford Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Saunders Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 23. Frosterley
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Mellbutts Bank
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Coronation Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Centenary Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Stanhope
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Graham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Riverside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Church Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1