BEK ROAD, DH1 5LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 5LQ

BEK ROAD, DH1 5LQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.69 per 1,000 population. This DH1 5LQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH1 postcode area, which has experienced 530 crimes and a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH1 5LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 5LQ, encompassing approximately 3347 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH1 5LQ area, explore the DH1 5LQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 5LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kirkham Road with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 1
  • Carr House Drive with total crimes: 1

BEK ROAD, DH1 5LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31.19-25.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.99100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.90-60.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In May 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 behaviour64.18100.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.79-28.57%
Burglary11.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.48600.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.300.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.0933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.1950.00%

In December 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary74.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.60100.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.580.00%
Public order31.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Other theft10.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.300.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20246
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20237

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 5LQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kirkham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Carr House Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Bowes Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. St Godric'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Featherstone Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Elsdon Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Farnham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1