DL17 9LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL17 9LA

DL17 9LA, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.68 per 1,000 population. This DL17 9LA 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 9LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL17 9LA, encompassing approximately 681 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DL17 9LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Birch Road with total crimes: 4
  • Glebe Villas with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 1

DL17 9LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour414.68-50.00%
Public order35.8750.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.40-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.940.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour829.3533.33%
Violence and sexual offences511.740.00%
Public order27.340.00%
Shoplifting22.940.00%
Vehicle crime22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.94-80.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour624.95-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences58.8125.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.340.00%
Burglary17.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour822.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.74300.00%
Other crime15.870.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Public order11.470.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.34100.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.87-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour210.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.94-60.00%
Other theft12.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.34-60.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.34150.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.340.00%
Public order12.940.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Other theft11.470.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences410.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour25.87-80.00%
Possession of weapons12.940.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1030.82400.00%
Violence and sexual offences314.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.400.00%
Shoplifting22.94100.00%
Vehicle crime12.940.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Possession of weapons11.470.00%

In August 2023, 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 behaviour213.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.94-71.43%
Public order22.94100.00%
Shoplifting12.940.00%
Drugs11.470.00%
Other theft11.47-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences730.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.270.00%
Other theft28.810.00%
Other crime22.940.00%
Public order12.940.00%
Shoplifting11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.470.00%
Burglary11.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20248
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20232
September 202310
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
December 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20234
September 20233
August 20232
July 20237

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
February 20242
December 20232
September 20232
July 20236

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
July 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL17 9LA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Birch Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Glebe Villas
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hollyhurst Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Bell Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Barratt Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1