DL15 8LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL15 8LA

DL15 8LA, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This DL15 8LA 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 8LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL15 8LA, encompassing approximately 1659 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL15 8LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mcmillan Drive with total crimes: 3
  • South End Villas with total crimes: 2
  • Ullswater Crescent with total crimes: 1

DL15 8LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4133.33%
Bicycle theft12.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81100.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.42-72.73%
Violence and sexual offences31.81-40.00%
Bicycle theft11.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Other theft10.600.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.0537.50%
Violence and sexual offences56.63-28.57%
Public order23.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour810.24700.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.82133.33%
Criminal damage and arson14.22-66.67%
Other theft10.600.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson34.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.81-80.00%
Public order10.600.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.01400.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson49.040.00%
Vehicle crime32.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.21-50.00%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Public order10.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.820.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.21-50.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.620.00%
Possession of weapons12.410.00%
Drugs10.600.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.620.00%
Other theft12.410.00%
Public order10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 202411
May 20248
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20242
November 20236

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20241

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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August 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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June 20241
February 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL15 8LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mcmillan Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. South End Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Ullswater Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 5. Spinners Croft
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Hollowdene
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Inglenook Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1