DL17 8QS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL17 8QS

DL17 8QS, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.03 per 1,000 population. This DL17 8QS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL17 postcode area, which has experienced 257 crimes and a crime rate of 14.32 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL17 8QS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL17 8QS, encompassing approximately 2992 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL17 8QS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ravensworth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cleves Close with total crimes: 4
  • Broom Road with total crimes: 4

DL17 8QS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.0385.71%
Criminal damage and arson74.3475.00%
Other crime22.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Drugs10.67-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences76.68-69.57%
Public order42.34300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.34-33.33%
Drugs21.34100.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.7135.29%
Anti-social behaviour77.6975.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.34200.00%
Other theft32.01200.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Burglary10.67-75.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.68-33.33%
Burglary41.340.00%
Vehicle crime41.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.340.00%
Shoplifting20.67100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.34200.00%
Shoplifting12.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.68-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.01-25.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.67-75.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.0316.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.68166.67%
Public order42.6733.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.0320.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.0133.33%
Other crime31.340.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Shoplifting10.67-66.67%
Burglary10.33-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.02-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.34-33.33%
Shoplifting31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-40.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Other theft10.67-50.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.3675.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.01-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.67200.00%
Burglary21.000.00%
Public order20.67100.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%

In August 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson910.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.0133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.67-14.29%
Burglary22.01-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.340.00%
Shoplifting42.010.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.000.00%
Vehicle crime21.000.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
September 20235
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20247
May 202423
April 202417
February 20246
January 202414
December 202312
November 202310
September 202314
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 55 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
September 20236
August 20236
July 20237

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
August 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ravensworth Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cleves Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Broom Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Morpeth Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Windsor Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Beech Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Skipton Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Alnwick Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Belsay Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Richmond Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. De Ferie Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Brancepeth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Stanhope Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Lambton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kitchener Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Gordon Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bertha Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1