DL15 9QU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL15 9QU

DL15 9QU, County Durham has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.67 per 1,000 population. This DL15 9QU 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 9QU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL15 9QU, encompassing approximately 185 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL15 9QU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Billy Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Arthur Terrace with total crimes: 1
  • High Road with total crimes: 1

DL15 9QU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson337.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.140.00%
Burglary110.76-50.00%
Other theft15.380.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary221.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.760.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.380.00%
Burglary15.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.38-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.140.00%
Burglary110.760.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson110.760.00%
Other crime15.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences216.14100.00%
Other theft110.760.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.140.00%
Public order15.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.380.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson210.760.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour15.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20241
December 20232

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order 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 9QU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Billy Hill
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Arthur Terrace
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. High Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Wolsingham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1