DL17 8SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL17 8SQ

DL17 8SQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.40 per 1,000 population. This DL17 8SQ 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 8SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL17 8SQ, encompassing approximately 769 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL17 8SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ravensworth Road with total crimes: 5
  • Aidans Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Balmoral Road with total crimes: 1

DL17 8SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.90100.00%
Other crime12.600.00%
Other theft11.300.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting27.80100.00%
Burglary12.600.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.600.00%
Shoplifting11.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs13.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.30-66.67%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson35.20200.00%
Shoplifting13.900.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences16.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Other crime11.300.00%
Shoplifting11.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22.600.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.50-33.33%
Other theft12.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.300.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.80200.00%
Other theft13.900.00%
Shoplifting11.30-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.30-50.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting49.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 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 20232
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 9 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Ravensworth Road
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Aidans Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Balmoral Road
    Total1
    Other crime1