DL15 0AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL15 0AJ

DL15 0AJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.06 per 1,000 population. This DL15 0AJ 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 0AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL15 0AJ, encompassing approximately 1700 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (88.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DL15 0AJ 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
  • Bridge End with total crimes: 4

DL15 0AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.0688.89%
Criminal damage and arson410.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.35-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Public order21.18-60.00%
Other theft11.180.00%

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 offences919.41-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.2933.33%
Public order54.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.94-66.67%
Bicycle theft22.350.00%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1222.9450.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.0650.00%
Public order53.5325.00%
Vehicle crime22.940.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1220.00-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour87.06-20.00%
Shoplifting54.710.00%
Public order42.9433.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.35100.00%
Other crime12.350.00%

In May 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 offences1420.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour108.24100.00%
Vehicle crime45.8833.33%
Public order32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.76-50.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Burglary10.59-85.71%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1422.941300.00%
Burglary78.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.12-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.940.00%
Vehicle crime32.350.00%
Public order31.760.00%
Possession of weapons11.760.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.24300.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.06-94.12%
Other theft10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.0070.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.00133.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.12200.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Shoplifting21.18100.00%
Public order11.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Burglary10.59-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.94-28.57%
Public order45.880.00%
Burglary32.35200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-25.00%
Shoplifting11.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.82-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour78.2416.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.12-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.350.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1624.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.41600.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.12-14.29%
Public order43.5333.33%
Shoplifting42.35300.00%
Burglary12.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-83.33%
Robbery10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.710.00%
Other theft64.120.00%
Public order33.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.760.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Burglary10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 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 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
September 20231

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232

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 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20249
July 202412
June 202412
May 202414
April 202414
March 20241
February 202417
January 202410
December 202314
November 202316
September 20238

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 78 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 202412
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245
March 202412
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
September 20237

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20247
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 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
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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 5 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
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 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
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 0AJ 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. Bridge End
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Wesley Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Hall Lane Estate
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Thomas' Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Minster Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Priory Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1