DL15 0LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL15 0LY

DL15 0LY, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.56 per 1,000 population. This DL15 0LY 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 0LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL15 0LY, encompassing approximately 1113 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DL15 0LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • South Street with total crimes: 5
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 5
  • Chester Drive with total crimes: 4

DL15 0LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.56-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour89.8833.33%
Criminal damage and arson47.19-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.590.00%

In August 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 offences1528.74150.00%
Criminal damage and arson613.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.3920.00%
Public order25.39-33.33%
Other crime11.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In July 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 offences617.97-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.390.00%
Public order34.49200.00%
Possession of weapons22.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.800.00%
Other crime11.800.00%
Burglary10.90-90.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1029.64100.00%
Violence and sexual offences88.98-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour57.1966.67%
Drugs34.490.00%
Vehicle crime22.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.800.00%
Other crime10.90-50.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.3557.14%
Burglary59.88400.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.5950.00%
Other crime22.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.59-71.43%
Burglary11.800.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.29250.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson614.37200.00%
Other crime25.39100.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.80-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Vehicle crime11.800.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.3716.67%
Public order26.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.80100.00%
Other crime11.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.58500.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.3950.00%
Other crime22.69100.00%
Other theft11.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.39-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.80-90.91%
Anti-social behaviour10.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.880.00%
Public order14.490.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202415
July 20246
June 20248
May 202411
April 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20236
November 20231
September 202311

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 202410
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. South Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bridge Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chester Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 4. St John'S Gardens
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Front Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Parking Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Dovedale Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Hunwick Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1