DL12 8BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL12 8BW

DL12 8BW, County Durham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.07 per 1,000 population. This DL12 8BW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL12 postcode area, which has experienced 85 crimes and a crime rate of 6.85 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL12 8BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL12 8BW, encompassing approximately 2045 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL12 8BW area, explore the DL12 8BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

DL12 8BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Deerbolt Bank with total crimes: 5
  • Horse Market with total crimes: 4

DL12 8BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.071000.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.38150.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.89600.00%
Public order33.42200.00%
Shoplifting31.47200.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Drugs10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.89100.00%
Other crime11.96-50.00%
Shoplifting10.49-92.86%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.49-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-75.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1417.60-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences66.84200.00%
Burglary42.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Public order21.960.00%
Other crime20.98-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1514.670.00%
Other crime47.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.98100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7880.00%
Public order34.40200.00%
Drugs21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-71.43%
Shoplifting20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.98-66.67%
Burglary10.490.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson79.78250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.440.00%
Shoplifting21.470.00%
Public order10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.38200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.8950.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-75.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.490.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.84150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4433.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.96-75.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-83.33%
Burglary10.49-66.67%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.22166.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.91200.00%
Burglary32.9350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Public order21.47-33.33%
Shoplifting20.98-66.67%
Other theft10.980.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting610.270.00%
Public order32.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.470.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
February 20249
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20247
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20236
July 20232

A total of 51 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 202414
April 202415
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20235
August 20232
July 20236

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
December 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL12 8BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Deerbolt Bank
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson5
  • 3. Horse Market
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Public order1
  • 5. Ware Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 7. Watson Court
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 8. Market Place
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Flaxfield
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bridgegate
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Cecil Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Galgate
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Supermarket
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Farmers Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Tannery Yard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Birch Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1