DL17 9PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL17 9PJ

DL17 9PJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.20 per 1,000 population. This DL17 9PJ 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 9PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL17 9PJ, encompassing approximately 1211 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL17 9PJ area, explore the DL17 9PJ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DL17 9PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Reading Street with total crimes: 3
  • Raisby Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Laburnum Road with total crimes: 2

DL17 9PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.2060.00%
Public order46.6033.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.30300.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences512.38-16.67%
Public order34.13-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.480.00%
Other theft12.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.830.00%
Possession of weapons10.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order716.50250.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.9550.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.480.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other theft10.83-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.9850.00%
Public order29.90100.00%
Shoplifting21.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.65100.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.65-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.7314.29%
Criminal damage and arson26.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.650.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Public order10.83-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.90600.00%
Public order25.780.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In March 2024, 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 offences11.65-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%

In February 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 offences58.2566.67%
Anti-social behaviour24.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.650.00%
Other theft11.650.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.48-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.300.00%
Public order11.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20246
June 202412
May 20248
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Reading Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Raisby Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Laburnum Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Oak Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. The Oval
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Cuthbert'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Palm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ash Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1