LINGEY CLOSE, DH7 6AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 6AJ

LINGEY CLOSE, DH7 6AJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.11 per 1,000 population. This DH7 6AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH7 postcode area, which has experienced 286 crimes and a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH7 6AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 6AJ, encompassing approximately 1515 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH7 6AJ area, explore the DH7 6AJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DH7 6AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crossleas with total crimes: 18
  • Daleside with total crimes: 3
  • Derwent Close with total crimes: 2

LINGEY CLOSE, DH7 6AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1321.11160.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.58250.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.62-40.00%
Public order31.980.00%
Burglary21.980.00%
Other crime11.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting510.56-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson53.3066.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.30-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-84.62%
Burglary21.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.1385.71%
Shoplifting98.58125.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.98200.00%
Public order11.980.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.20-46.15%
Shoplifting44.62-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson22.64-50.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Public order11.320.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1827.71260.00%
Violence and sexual offences1311.8885.71%
Criminal damage and arson48.580.00%
Other crime22.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Burglary21.320.00%
Drugs11.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.18250.00%
Shoplifting54.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.30300.00%
Public order22.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Other theft11.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.96-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.18-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.96400.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.30300.00%
Public order32.64200.00%
Other crime31.98200.00%
Shoplifting11.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.2212.50%
Other theft25.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.32-80.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.88-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.28400.00%
Public order13.30-50.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.220.00%
Other theft25.940.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.320.00%
Shoplifting11.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 202413
June 20247
May 202413
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 202418
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 6AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crossleas
    Total18
    Shoplifting13
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Daleside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Derwent Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Brookside
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Front Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Witton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Gregson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Church Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. B6532
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Charlaw Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1