DL15 8PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL15 8PZ

DL15 8PZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.52 per 1,000 population. This DL15 8PZ 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 8PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL15 8PZ, encompassing approximately 1997 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL15 8PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Derwent Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Job'S Hill Bank with total crimes: 4
  • Blencathra Crescent with total crimes: 4

DL15 8PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.000.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.01-25.00%
Public order21.500.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.51-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.01-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson42.50300.00%
Burglary12.000.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.010.00%
Other crime24.51100.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-50.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.02350.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.51-27.27%
Other theft24.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-66.67%
Public order21.000.00%
Other crime11.00-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.510.00%
Other crime33.00200.00%
Other theft21.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime10.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.01-20.00%
Burglary44.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-66.67%
Other theft11.00-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.02-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson65.01200.00%
Other theft23.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.000.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.5285.71%
Other theft36.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Public order11.00-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.010.00%
Public order43.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20249
May 20249
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20246
February 20244
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20248
June 202410
May 20248
April 202411
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 202313
September 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20244

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

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Derwent Avenue
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Job'S Hill Bank
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Blencathra Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Ennerdale Drive
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Woodlands Court
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ravensworth Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Bladeside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Coniston Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Grasmere Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Hawes Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Ullswater Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Patterdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1