LINGFIELD ROAD, DH8 5ED Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5ED

LINGFIELD ROAD, DH8 5ED, County Durham has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.54 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5ED crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH8 postcode area, which has experienced 271 crimes and a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH8 5ED crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5ED, encompassing approximately 2830 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 5ED area, explore the DH8 5ED Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH8 5ED Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mason Street with total crimes: 6
  • Fenwick Way with total crimes: 3
  • Prospect Place with total crimes: 3

LINGFIELD ROAD, DH8 5ED Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.5483.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.89-44.44%
Public order21.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.1850.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime22.12-33.33%
Public order20.71100.00%
Other theft10.710.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.1833.33%
Burglary31.410.00%
Vehicle crime31.0650.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Other crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour97.0650.00%
Public order33.1850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Shoplifting31.06200.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.89-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.53-45.45%
Drugs32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-40.00%
Other theft21.06100.00%
Public order20.71100.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.951100.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.2410.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.8966.67%
Public order11.770.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.5350.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.06-93.33%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.1325.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.30-16.67%
Public order43.5333.33%
Other crime21.410.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.71-75.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1214.48200.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.24-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.24700.00%
Public order32.830.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Shoplifting20.71-50.00%
Drugs10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.30157.14%
Anti-social behaviour46.36-55.56%
Shoplifting41.41100.00%
Public order31.4150.00%
Drugs21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.710.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour98.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.180.00%
Other crime22.470.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 202415
June 202420
May 202410
April 202412
March 20241
February 202415
January 202412
December 202318
November 20237

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 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
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20245
March 20243
February 20242
January 20248
December 20231

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20249
June 20249
May 20246
April 202411
March 202410
February 202410
January 202412
December 20234
November 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
April 20241
January 20242

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5ED postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mason Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Fenwick Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Allison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Edwardia Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Buckham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1