DL12 8UN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL12 8UN

DL12 8UN, County Durham has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.07 per 1,000 population. This DL12 8UN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL12 postcode area, which has experienced 73 crimes and a crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL12 8UN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL12 8UN, encompassing approximately 823 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL12 8UN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wilson Street with total crimes: 1
  • Kalafat with total crimes: 1
  • Crook Lane with total crimes: 1

DL12 8UN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.07300.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.86-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson514.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.070.00%
Public order12.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.21-50.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary27.29100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.43100.00%
Public order12.430.00%
Drugs11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.640.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour312.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.64-33.33%
Other theft22.430.00%
Burglary12.430.00%
Public order11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.210.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.64-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences12.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.860.00%
Shoplifting13.640.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.210.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson310.930.00%
Public order23.64100.00%
Other theft12.430.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Robbery11.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.21-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.93400.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.070.00%
Public order13.640.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft12.430.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20242
March 20243
December 20233

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20242
April 20243
January 20243

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wilson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kalafat
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crook Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Dawson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. King Horne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1