DL17 9PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL17 9PQ

DL17 9PQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.40 per 1,000 population. This DL17 9PQ 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 9PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL17 9PQ, encompassing approximately 1193 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DL17 9PQ 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 9PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.4040.00%
Public order45.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.35300.00%
Other theft13.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences514.24-16.67%
Public order44.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.35-25.00%
Other theft12.510.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Other crime10.84-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order615.91100.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.03-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour45.03-55.56%
Other crime23.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.2957.14%
Anti-social behaviour99.2150.00%
Public order37.540.00%
Shoplifting22.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.68-75.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.86-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.030.00%
Burglary13.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour816.7560.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.70600.00%
Public order25.860.00%
Other crime11.680.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.03150.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.19-80.00%

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 offences59.21-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour24.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.68100.00%
Public order11.680.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.38-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour25.86-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.68-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour919.26200.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.5433.33%
Public order36.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.21-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour35.03-70.00%
Other theft12.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour1010.890.00%
Burglary28.380.00%
Shoplifting21.680.00%
Vehicle crime11.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Bicycle theft10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20236
September 202313

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 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 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20249
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20239
November 20233
September 202310

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 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
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
September 20232

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 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL17 9PQ 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. Vicarage Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. St Cuthbert'S Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. High Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Palm Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Barratt Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Bede Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ash Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1