MELROSE DRIVE, DL14 9DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 9DP

MELROSE DRIVE, DL14 9DP, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.49 per 1,000 population. This DL14 9DP 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 9DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 9DP, encompassing approximately 1395 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Burglary: (15) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL14 9DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northbridge Park with total crimes: 8
  • Meadow View with total crimes: 5
  • Station Road with total crimes: 3

MELROSE DRIVE, DL14 9DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1521.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.7550.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.15-85.71%
Public order10.720.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson715.04133.33%
Violence and sexual offences65.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.300.00%
Vehicle crime22.150.00%
Other crime11.430.00%
Public order10.720.00%
Shoplifting10.720.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson312.18-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.15-81.25%
Anti-social behaviour32.15-25.00%
Drugs22.150.00%
Possession of weapons21.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.430.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%
Other theft10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.916.67%
Anti-social behaviour411.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.87-33.33%
Other crime12.870.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.6450.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.75500.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.300.00%
Public order22.870.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Other theft11.430.00%
Drugs10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.16300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.72-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.30-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson13.58-50.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-66.67%
Other theft10.72-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.0433.33%
Vehicle crime35.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.15-40.00%
Public order22.15100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43100.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Shoplifting11.430.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.31100.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.3066.67%
Public order13.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.72-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.150.00%
Other crime22.150.00%
Public order21.430.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
May 20242
February 20241

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20243
June 202416
May 202415
April 202410
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL14 9DP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Northbridge Park
    Total8
    Burglary8
  • 2. Meadow View
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cheltenham Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Melrose Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. South View
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ascot Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Finchale Square
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Boyden Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Leazes Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Bainbridge Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Manor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Tintern Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Selby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1