DL15 0AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL15 0AB

DL15 0AB, County Durham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.94 per 1,000 population. This DL15 0AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL15 postcode area, which has experienced 211 crimes and a crime rate of 9.21 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL15 0AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL15 0AB, encompassing approximately 2070 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL15 0AB area, explore the DL15 0AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

DL15 0AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 9
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 6
  • Chester Drive with total crimes: 4

DL15 0AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.94100.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.93-42.86%
Public order41.93-20.00%
Other theft21.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.970.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.90-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson84.3533.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.86-41.67%
Public order53.38-16.67%
Bicycle theft22.41100.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1320.77-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour126.2820.00%
Public order65.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.900.00%
Vehicle crime22.900.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.80-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour106.76-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson64.83100.00%
Shoplifting52.900.00%
Public order32.41-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.45-60.00%
Other crime10.970.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.73100.00%
Vehicle crime56.7666.67%
Burglary42.41-50.00%
Public order41.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93-62.50%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.181500.00%
Burglary87.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.86-50.00%
Public order43.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.93200.00%
Shoplifting11.450.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour148.21366.67%
Vehicle crime16.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-95.24%
Other theft10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2118.3590.91%
Criminal damage and arson810.14166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.86200.00%
Shoplifting21.45100.00%
Public order10.97-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Burglary10.48-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.52-26.67%
Public order65.310.00%
Burglary32.90200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-87.50%
Other crime10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.42-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour87.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.86-28.57%
Vehicle crime22.41100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other theft10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.1858.33%
Anti-social behaviour89.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.86600.00%
Public order53.3866.67%
Shoplifting42.41300.00%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%
Other theft10.48-83.33%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.800.00%
Other theft63.860.00%
Public order32.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 165 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 20249
July 202413
June 202414
May 202416
April 202416
March 20241
February 202421
January 202411
December 202315
November 202319
September 202312

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202412
June 202410
May 202414
April 20247
March 202414
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20238
September 20238

A total of 41 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20246
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20245
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL15 0AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Commercial Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Chester Drive
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bridge End
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Wesley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Gardener Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Hall Lane Estate
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Thomas' Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Minster Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Priory Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1