MORPETH CLOSE, DL17 8SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL17 8SZ

MORPETH CLOSE, DL17 8SZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.16 per 1,000 population. This DL17 8SZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL17 postcode area, which has experienced 225 crimes and a crime rate of 12.54 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL17 8SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL17 8SZ, encompassing approximately 1955 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL17 8SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ravensworth Road with total crimes: 4
  • Skipton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cleves Avenue with total crimes: 2

MORPETH CLOSE, DL17 8SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.1666.67%
Shoplifting32.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.53100.00%
Public order21.020.00%
Other crime11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.0950.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.53-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.53-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.7266.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.560.00%
Other crime22.05100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Burglary21.02100.00%
Drugs11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order47.16300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.05-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson32.05200.00%
Burglary11.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.23116.67%
Anti-social behaviour26.65100.00%
Burglary11.02-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.670.00%
Burglary23.070.00%
Shoplifting21.02100.00%
Other theft11.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.56100.00%
Shoplifting12.050.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences56.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.53-77.78%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.25350.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.600.00%
Public order22.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Burglary11.020.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.63150.00%
Other crime22.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.02-33.33%
Public order11.020.00%
Shoplifting10.51-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.63-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.530.00%
Shoplifting21.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.02-71.43%
Other theft11.020.00%
Burglary10.51-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.580.00%
Burglary22.050.00%
Vehicle crime21.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 202413
April 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20249
December 20232
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Ravensworth Road
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Skipton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Cleves Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Morpeth Close
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 5. De Ferie Court
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Brancepeth Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lambton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1