DL15 0DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL15 0DQ

DL15 0DQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.92 per 1,000 population. This DL15 0DQ 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 0DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL15 0DQ, encompassing approximately 2068 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL15 0DQ area, explore the DL15 0DQ 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 (80.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DL15 0DQ 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 0DQ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.9280.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.70-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.42-20.00%
Public order41.93-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.93100.00%
Other theft20.970.00%

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 offences1017.40-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson84.8333.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.87-54.55%
Public order52.42-16.67%
Bicycle theft22.420.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
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 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.2822.22%
Criminal damage and arson65.3220.00%
Public order62.9050.00%
Vehicle crime22.90100.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.37-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour96.28-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson54.3566.67%
Shoplifting52.420.00%
Public order42.4233.33%
Other crime11.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-75.00%

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 offences1622.24-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour147.7475.00%
Burglary46.77-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.9333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.93-62.50%
Public order31.450.00%
Drugs21.450.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1824.661700.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.70-33.33%
Burglary83.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.870.00%
Vehicle crime33.87200.00%
Public order31.450.00%
Possession of weapons11.450.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%
Robbery10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour127.25300.00%
Vehicle crime15.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-95.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2017.8966.67%
Criminal damage and arson89.67166.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.87200.00%
Shoplifting21.45100.00%
Public order10.97-75.00%
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 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.57-20.00%
Public order45.800.00%
Burglary31.93200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.45-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.450.00%
Shoplifting10.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-87.50%

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 offences1516.44-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour87.2514.29%
Criminal damage and arson43.87-42.86%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Other theft20.97100.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.2750.00%
Anti-social behaviour78.70-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson73.38600.00%
Public order43.38100.00%
Shoplifting41.93300.00%
Possession of weapons11.930.00%
Other theft10.48-83.33%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.800.00%
Other theft64.350.00%
Public order22.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.970.00%
Shoplifting10.480.00%

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 20245
May 20243
April 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202410
July 202413
June 202413
May 202416
April 202418
March 20241
February 202420
January 202412
December 202315
November 202318
September 202312

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 202411
June 20249
May 202414
April 20248
March 202412
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20237
September 20239

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 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 20244
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
November 20234
September 20232

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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20248
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
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 0DQ 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. High Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Gardener Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Hall Lane Estate
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. St Thomas' Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Minster Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Priory Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1