DL15 0QH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL15 0QH

DL15 0QH, County Durham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.22 per 1,000 population. This DL15 0QH 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 0QH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL15 0QH, encompassing approximately 1811 residents.

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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 (-28.57% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DL15 0QH 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 0QH 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 offences1718.2270.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.39-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.76-33.33%
Public order42.21-20.00%
Other theft22.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%

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 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.67-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson75.5275.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.87-45.45%
Public order53.310.00%
Bicycle theft22.76100.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

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 offences1320.988.33%
Anti-social behaviour117.1822.22%
Public order56.07400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.76-33.33%
Burglary12.210.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

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 offences1217.12-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.63-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson64.97100.00%
Vehicle crime23.31-50.00%
Other crime11.100.00%
Public order10.55-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.6415.38%
Anti-social behaviour148.2875.00%
Vehicle crime47.7333.33%
Public order42.21100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21-62.50%
Burglary11.66-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.091200.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.42-46.67%
Burglary44.420.00%
Vehicle crime32.21200.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Robbery11.100.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour159.94400.00%
Vehicle crime18.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.55-93.33%
Other theft10.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.4650.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.28166.67%
Anti-social behaviour34.42200.00%
Vehicle crime11.66-50.00%
Burglary10.55-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.80-41.18%
Public order55.520.00%
Burglary32.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-85.71%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.776.25%
Anti-social behaviour79.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.870.00%
Other crime23.310.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.4333.33%
Anti-social behaviour78.83-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson63.87500.00%
Public order53.3166.67%
Possession of weapons12.760.00%
Other theft10.55-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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 offences1216.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.630.00%
Other theft54.420.00%
Public order32.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243
April 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202410
July 202413
June 202412
May 202415
April 202413
March 20241
February 202415
January 202410
December 202317
November 202316
September 202312

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.75 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 202411
June 20249
May 202414
April 20248
March 202415
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20237
September 20238

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
January 20245
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
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
April 20241
December 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 3 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
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL15 0QH 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. Minster Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Priory Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Ripon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1