NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, DL15 0AN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL15 0AN

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, DL15 0AN, County Durham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.70 per 1,000 population. This DL15 0AN 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 0AN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL15 0AN, encompassing approximately 1855 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL15 0AN 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

NORTHUMBERLAND AVENUE, DL15 0AN 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.7070.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.16-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.620.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Public order21.08-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.40-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson85.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour64.31-50.00%
Public order53.230.00%
Bicycle theft22.690.00%
Shoplifting21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%

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 offences1322.638.33%
Anti-social behaviour127.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson66.470.00%
Public order53.230.00%
Vehicle crime32.690.00%
Other crime21.62100.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.85200.00%
Public order53.2366.67%
Shoplifting52.690.00%
Other crime12.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.48-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour128.08100.00%
Vehicle crime46.4733.33%
Public order32.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-75.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Burglary10.54-88.89%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.941700.00%
Burglary99.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.31-53.85%
Vehicle crime33.230.00%
Public order31.620.00%
Possession of weapons11.620.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Robbery10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour138.08225.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.00-94.12%
Other theft10.540.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.4054.55%
Criminal damage and arson89.16166.67%
Anti-social behaviour44.31300.00%
Shoplifting22.16100.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order10.54-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.39-26.67%
Public order45.930.00%
Burglary32.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-25.00%
Shoplifting11.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.78-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour78.0816.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.77-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.160.00%
Other theft21.08100.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

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 offences1623.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.62600.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.77-14.29%
Shoplifting53.23400.00%
Public order42.69100.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other theft10.54-83.33%
Robbery10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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 offences814.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.310.00%
Other theft63.770.00%
Public order23.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Shoplifting10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248
February 20248
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 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202413
June 202412
May 202415
April 202418
March 20241
February 202417
January 202411
December 202315
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 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 202412
June 20249
May 202412
April 20246
March 202413
February 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20236
September 20237

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20249
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 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 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 20235
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 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
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 0AN 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. 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