LOW MELBOURNE STREET, DL14 6JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 6JH

LOW MELBOURNE STREET, DL14 6JH, County Durham has recorded a total of 71 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.86 per 1,000 population. This DL14 6JH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL14 postcode area, which has experienced 555 crimes and a crime rate of 14.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL14 6JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 6JH, encompassing approximately 3974 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (154.55% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (38.46% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)

DL14 6JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brewer Street with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Rutland Avenue with total crimes: 4

LOW MELBOURNE STREET, DL14 6JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2817.86154.55%
Violence and sexual offences187.0438.46%
Criminal damage and arson84.5360.00%
Vehicle crime52.010.00%
Burglary31.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.75100.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Shoplifting20.50100.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.33-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour113.27-52.17%
Burglary92.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.26-61.54%
Public order41.26-33.33%
Drugs31.010.00%
Other theft20.750.00%
Shoplifting10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2317.6176.92%
Violence and sexual offences145.79-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.5230.00%
Public order63.2720.00%
Burglary61.5120.00%
Vehicle crime41.5133.33%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.0942.86%
Anti-social behaviour135.03-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson103.27-33.33%
Burglary52.5266.67%
Public order51.2666.67%
Vehicle crime31.26-25.00%
Shoplifting20.75-33.33%
Theft from the person10.500.00%
Other crime10.25-66.67%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1515.60-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour153.77-6.25%
Violence and sexual offences143.77-33.33%
Vehicle crime43.52-20.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Public order30.750.00%
Burglary30.75-70.00%
Shoplifting30.75-25.00%
Other theft20.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2120.882000.00%
Criminal damage and arson195.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.78128.57%
Burglary104.03900.00%
Vehicle crime52.5266.67%
Shoplifting41.260.00%
Bicycle theft31.010.00%
Other crime30.750.00%
Other theft20.750.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.02-58.82%
Vehicle crime31.76-57.14%
Burglary10.75-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.25-96.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.1278.57%
Anti-social behaviour176.29112.50%
Criminal damage and arson124.2833.33%
Vehicle crime73.0275.00%
Burglary51.7666.67%
Drugs31.260.00%
Public order30.75-40.00%
Other crime20.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.077.69%
Criminal damage and arson93.5212.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.2633.33%
Public order52.01400.00%
Vehicle crime41.26100.00%
Burglary31.01-25.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.31-43.48%
Criminal damage and arson83.27-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.01-33.33%
Burglary41.51100.00%
Vehicle crime21.01-33.33%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-83.33%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.3443.75%
Criminal damage and arson95.7928.57%
Anti-social behaviour92.26-25.00%
Other theft62.26500.00%
Vehicle crime31.510.00%
Bicycle theft20.750.00%
Burglary20.50-60.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-50.00%
Public order10.25-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.020.00%
Burglary51.760.00%
Vehicle crime31.260.00%
Public order20.750.00%
Drugs20.500.00%
Robbery20.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202413
July 202414
June 202420
May 202414
April 202421
March 20241
February 202425
January 202414
December 202313
November 202323
September 202316

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 202410
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 165 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202411
July 202423
June 202413
May 202415
April 202416
March 20247
February 202417
January 20248
December 20236
November 20239
September 202312

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 202413
June 202410
May 202415
April 202419
February 202412
January 20249
December 20238
November 20239
September 20237

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20243
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL14 6JH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brewer Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Rutland Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Taylor Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Peacock Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Percy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Bell Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 8. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Cockton Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Bedes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Helena Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Waine Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. Beechwood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Ravensworth Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tivoli Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cleveland Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Waddington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Northumberland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Walmer Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 21. Arthur Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Vart Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Ruddock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Watling Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Clifford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Cheshire Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Beaumont Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 29. Barnard Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Fleet Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1