DL17 8EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL17 8EN

DL17 8EN, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.55 per 1,000 population. This DL17 8EN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL17 postcode area, which has experienced 197 crimes and a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL17 8EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL17 8EN, encompassing approximately 2163 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL17 8EN area, explore the DL17 8EN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DL17 8EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lime Road with total crimes: 3
  • Kitchener Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Broom Road with total crimes: 1

DL17 8EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.55400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.31-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.85-66.67%
Other crime10.46-50.00%
Robbery10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.40233.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.62-25.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.920.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.01-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-82.35%
Public order21.39100.00%
Drugs20.92100.00%
Other crime20.92100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.5730.77%
Anti-social behaviour87.86100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.70150.00%
Other theft42.310.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.790.00%
Other theft46.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.8533.33%
Vehicle crime31.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.3950.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.16-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-66.67%
Other crime20.920.00%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.62200.00%
Public order42.77100.00%
Vehicle crime31.8550.00%
Burglary21.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-75.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.0942.86%
Criminal damage and arson44.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.850.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Public order20.92100.00%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.93-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson33.24-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-33.33%
Burglary10.92-50.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences811.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Other theft20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202410
June 20243
May 202417
April 202413
February 20243
January 202410
December 202310
November 20237
September 20238

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20244
April 20244
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
January 20243
December 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL17 8EN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lime Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kitchener Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Broom Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Auckland Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Gordon Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bertha Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Dean Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dean Park
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1