DL17 8NL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL17 8NL

DL17 8NL, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.44 per 1,000 population. This DL17 8NL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL17 postcode area, which has experienced 225 crimes and a crime rate of 12.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL17 8NL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL17 8NL, encompassing approximately 1399 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

DL17 8NL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bessemer Street with total crimes: 6
  • Hackworth Street with total crimes: 5
  • Rennie Street with total crimes: 4

DL17 8NL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.44160.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.57-20.00%
Other crime32.86200.00%
Other theft32.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%
Robbery10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour517.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.57-37.50%
Other theft33.5750.00%
Drugs32.140.00%
Vehicle crime12.140.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson821.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.7216.67%
Anti-social behaviour55.00400.00%
Robbery43.570.00%
Public order32.8650.00%
Other theft22.140.00%
Other crime11.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.01-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson44.2933.33%
Public order22.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.43-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.73183.33%
Anti-social behaviour512.15150.00%
Other theft33.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.14200.00%
Public order32.14-25.00%
Possession of weapons22.14100.00%
Vehicle crime11.43-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%
Drugs10.71-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences615.72500.00%
Public order44.290.00%
Vehicle crime32.860.00%
Drugs32.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.430.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.43-94.12%
Anti-social behaviour10.71-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1725.01142.86%
Public order412.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.86-33.33%
Drugs42.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.86-40.00%
Burglary22.140.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.44-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour65.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.29150.00%
Vehicle crime13.570.00%
Public order10.71-66.67%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Other theft10.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.72-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour45.72100.00%
Public order32.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.140.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.290.00%
Other theft28.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.43-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.43-81.82%
Burglary11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1222.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.580.00%
Public order37.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.140.00%
Drugs12.140.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20232
September 202311

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 202417
April 20246
March 20241
February 202417
January 20247
December 20238
November 202312
September 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
May 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20244

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
September 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bessemer Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Hackworth Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Rennie Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 4. B6287
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Hackworth Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Paxton Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Brunel Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Watt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Kelvin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blandford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1