DL17 8RJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL17 8RJ

DL17 8RJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This DL17 8RJ 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 8RJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL17 8RJ, encompassing approximately 749 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL17 8RJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Faraday Street with total crimes: 3
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Paxton Street with total crimes: 2

DL17 8RJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson414.6833.33%
Violence and sexual offences25.34-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Other crime12.670.00%
Public order11.330.00%
Other theft11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.68-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.00200.00%
Possession of weapons14.000.00%
Public order11.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.03125.00%
Anti-social behaviour412.01100.00%
Other theft35.340.00%
Vehicle crime14.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%
Public order11.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.340.00%
Public order22.670.00%
Vehicle crime12.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.330.00%
Drugs11.330.00%
Possession of weapons11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.33-88.89%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences924.02350.00%
Public order212.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.670.00%
Drugs22.670.00%
Burglary12.670.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.33-66.67%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson312.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.67-60.00%
Vehicle crime12.670.00%
Other theft11.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.340.00%
Burglary16.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.680.00%
Other theft26.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.67-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.020.00%
Public order36.6750.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.00-33.33%
Drugs12.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.330.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.02-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson36.670.00%
Public order24.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour12.67-66.67%
Other theft11.330.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1230.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour316.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.000.00%
Public order34.000.00%
Burglary14.000.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
July 20231

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 20249
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
September 20235
August 20235
July 202312

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20241
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
December 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Faraday Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Paxton Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B6287
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Westcott Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1