THE VILLAS, DL17 8NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL17 8NT

THE VILLAS, DL17 8NT, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.68 per 1,000 population. This DL17 8NT 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 8NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL17 8NT, encompassing approximately 1450 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

DL17 8NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bessemer Street with total crimes: 4
  • Faraday Street with total crimes: 3
  • Newcomen Street with total crimes: 3

THE VILLAS, DL17 8NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson720.68-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences64.82-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour54.14-16.67%
Drugs53.450.00%
Other theft43.4533.33%
Vehicle crime12.760.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

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 arson822.7533.33%
Violence and sexual offences75.51-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour64.82200.00%
Robbery44.140.00%
Public order42.76100.00%
Other theft32.76200.00%
Other crime12.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.47-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson65.5120.00%
Public order24.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-60.00%
Possession of weapons11.38-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other theft10.69-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1831.02200.00%
Other theft512.4125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.45400.00%
Public order43.450.00%
Other crime32.76200.00%
Vehicle crime22.07-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.38100.00%
Drugs11.38-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences619.99200.00%
Vehicle crime54.140.00%
Public order43.450.00%
Other theft42.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7650.00%
Drugs32.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.070.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.76-88.89%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1826.88157.14%
Criminal damage and arson612.4120.00%
Public order44.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.76-42.86%
Drugs42.760.00%
Burglary22.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour718.6140.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.82-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson54.82150.00%
Public order23.45-33.33%
Other crime21.380.00%
Vehicle crime11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.54-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.2025.00%
Public order33.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.07-33.33%
Drugs21.380.00%
Burglary11.380.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.6125.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.34-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson32.76-25.00%
Other theft22.07100.00%
Possession of weapons21.380.00%
Burglary11.38-50.00%

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 offences1224.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.580.00%
Public order32.760.00%
Burglary22.070.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20234
September 202311

A total of 108 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20248
May 202418
April 20246
March 20242
February 202418
January 20247
December 20239
November 202315
September 202312

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20245
April 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 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
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Bessemer Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Faraday Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Newcomen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 4. Hackworth Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Merrington Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 6. B6287
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Neale Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 8. Siemans Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Paxton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Westcott Terrace
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 12. Haig Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Kelvin Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Rennie Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Beaumont Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Davy Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Newton Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1