DL17 8RH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL17 8RH

DL17 8RH, County Durham has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 87.97 per 1,000 population. This DL17 8RH 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 8RH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL17 8RH, encompassing approximately 79 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL17 8RH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Southside with total crimes: 4
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 3

DL17 8RH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft387.97200.00%
Violence and sexual offences237.700.00%
Shoplifting125.130.00%
Public order112.570.00%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft112.57-66.67%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft375.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences237.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.130.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour275.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.13100.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.130.00%
Public order112.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences112.570.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour112.570.00%

In February 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order112.57-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2100.54100.00%
Shoplifting225.130.00%
Public order225.13100.00%
Drugs125.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.570.00%

In December 2023, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order125.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences475.400.00%
Shoplifting250.27100.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4113.11300.00%
Other theft150.270.00%
Shoplifting112.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.570.00%
Drugs112.570.00%
Public order112.570.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting125.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences112.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
September 20231

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20234
September 20234
August 20231

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Southside
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Shoplifting1