DL5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5

DL5, County Durham has recorded a total of 325 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DL5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DL5, encompassing approximately 29599 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (97) incidents (-11.01% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (79) incidents (19.70% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (39) incidents (25.81% increase)

DL5 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Linden Place with total crimes: 13

DL5 Crime Map

Postcodes in DL5

The postcode district are associated with the DL5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DL5 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9710.98-11.01%
Anti-social behaviour793.2819.70%
Criminal damage and arson392.6725.81%
Shoplifting331.3213.79%
Public order241.1114.29%
Other theft140.8116.67%
Burglary100.4711.11%
Other crime90.34-43.75%
Drugs70.30-22.22%
Vehicle crime50.24-58.33%
Possession of weapons40.170.00%
Bicycle theft30.14-25.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 66 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10910.914.81%
Anti-social behaviour663.68-16.46%
Criminal damage and arson312.23-13.89%
Shoplifting291.0511.54%
Public order210.98-12.50%
Other crime160.7145.45%
Vehicle crime120.5420.00%
Other theft120.41-7.69%
Burglary90.4128.57%
Drugs90.3012.50%
Bicycle theft40.30100.00%
Possession of weapons40.1433.33%
Theft from the person10.140.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 79 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10410.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour793.51-23.30%
Criminal damage and arson362.67-7.69%
Shoplifting261.2252.94%
Public order240.88-11.11%
Other theft130.810.00%
Other crime110.44-8.33%
Vehicle crime100.370.00%
Drugs80.3414.29%
Burglary70.27-68.18%
Possession of weapons30.240.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 104 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10412.13-24.09%
Anti-social behaviour1033.5166.13%
Criminal damage and arson393.48-11.36%
Public order271.32-6.90%
Burglary220.91-4.35%
Shoplifting170.74-54.05%
Other theft130.57-7.14%
Other crime120.44140.00%
Vehicle crime100.4111.11%
Drugs70.3440.00%
Possession of weapons30.240.00%
Robbery20.10100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 62 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13712.6029.25%
Anti-social behaviour624.63-17.33%
Criminal damage and arson442.097.32%
Shoplifting371.492.78%
Public order291.2561.11%
Burglary230.9876.92%
Other theft140.7855.56%
Vehicle crime90.4750.00%
Other crime50.3025.00%
Drugs50.1725.00%
Possession of weapons30.17200.00%
Bicycle theft30.10200.00%
Theft from the person10.100.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10610.641225.00%
Anti-social behaviour753.5831.58%
Criminal damage and arson412.534000.00%
Shoplifting361.391700.00%
Public order181.220.00%
Burglary130.610.00%
Other theft90.44800.00%
Vehicle crime60.30500.00%
Drugs40.200.00%
Other crime40.140.00%
Robbery10.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour572.36-1.72%
Violence and sexual offences81.93-91.75%
Shoplifting20.27-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.07-95.83%
Vehicle crime10.03-93.33%
Other theft10.03-92.31%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 97 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 58 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences979.26-8.49%
Anti-social behaviour583.28-14.71%
Shoplifting281.96-37.78%
Criminal damage and arson240.95-25.00%
Public order200.8133.33%
Vehicle crime150.6815.38%
Other theft130.5130.00%
Burglary90.4450.00%
Other crime40.30-42.86%
Bicycle theft30.1450.00%
Drugs20.10100.00%
Theft from the person10.070.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 106 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 68 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10610.418.16%
Anti-social behaviour683.5823.64%
Shoplifting452.30-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson321.5245.45%
Public order151.08-11.76%
Vehicle crime130.51160.00%
Other theft100.44-37.50%
Other crime70.34250.00%
Burglary60.24-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.20100.00%
Bicycle theft20.070.00%
Drugs10.07-83.33%
Robbery10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 55 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences989.7015.29%
Anti-social behaviour553.3117.02%
Shoplifting511.86-3.77%
Criminal damage and arson221.72-48.84%
Public order170.7441.67%
Other theft160.5777.78%
Burglary140.5475.00%
Drugs60.47500.00%
Vehicle crime50.20-54.55%
Other crime20.17-90.00%
Possession of weapons10.070.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences859.900.00%
Shoplifting532.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour471.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson431.594200.00%
Other crime201.450.00%
Public order120.680.00%
Vehicle crime110.410.00%
Other theft90.370.00%
Burglary80.300.00%
Bicycle theft20.270.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 749 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 68.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 103 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202479
August 202466
July 202479
June 2024103
May 202462
April 202475
March 202457
February 202458
January 202468
December 202355
November 202347

A total of 1051 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 95.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 137 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202497
August 2024109
July 2024104
June 2024104
May 2024137
April 2024106
March 20248
February 202497
January 2024106
December 202398
November 202385

A total of 353 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202439
August 202431
July 202436
June 202439
May 202444
April 202441
March 20241
February 202424
January 202432
December 202322
November 202343
October 20231

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 202424
June 202427
May 202429
April 202418
February 202420
January 202415
December 202317
November 202312

A total of 90 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202416
July 202411
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20232
November 202320

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 121 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 20247
June 202422
May 202423
April 202413
February 20249
January 20246
December 202314
November 20238

A total of 97 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202410
June 202410
May 20249
April 20246
March 20241
February 202415
January 202413
December 20235
November 202311

A total of 124 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202412
July 202413
June 202413
May 202414
April 20249
March 20241
February 202413
January 202410
December 202316
November 20239

A total of 357 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 32.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202433
August 202429
July 202426
June 202417
May 202437
April 202436
March 20242
February 202428
January 202445
December 202351
November 202353

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 20 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Linden Place
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
  • 4. Langdale Place
    Total10
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Silverdale Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Greenwell Road
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 8. Lee Green
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Well House Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Oakfield
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Williamfield Way
    Total6
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Ashfield
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bruce Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 14. Neville Parade
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Angels Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bickford Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Heatherburn Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 18. Greenlee Garth
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Alston Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Kirkstone Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Stainforth Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Tunstall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Simpasture Gate
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Shield Walk
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Agnew Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Sid Chaplin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 27. Bates Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 28. Ida Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 30. Beechfield
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1