DL4 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 1AF

DL4 1AF, County Durham has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.05 per 1,000 population. This DL4 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL4 postcode area, which has experienced 151 crimes and a crime rate of 15.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL4 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 1AF, encompassing approximately 2443 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

DL4 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Brown Street with total crimes: 4
  • College Street with total crimes: 4

DL4 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.0511.11%
Anti-social behaviour98.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.68-16.67%
Public order42.05100.00%
Shoplifting31.6450.00%
Other theft31.230.00%
Burglary31.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.235.88%
Anti-social behaviour97.37-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.68-25.00%
Other theft32.46200.00%
Burglary31.23200.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Public order20.82-60.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.64-15.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.96-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.09-60.00%
Public order53.270.00%
Shoplifting22.05-60.00%
Other crime10.82-50.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other theft10.41-80.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2031.10300.00%
Violence and sexual offences208.1881.82%
Anti-social behaviour158.18275.00%
Public order56.14400.00%
Shoplifting52.0525.00%
Other theft52.0525.00%
Other crime22.05100.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Drugs10.41-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.19450.00%
Burglary94.50800.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.680.00%
Other theft42.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.64-42.86%
Shoplifting41.640.00%
Drugs21.640.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour74.91-46.15%
Violence and sexual offences22.86-83.33%
Burglary10.82-50.00%
Public order10.41-66.67%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1319.6444.44%
Violence and sexual offences125.32-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.9183.33%
Public order34.5050.00%
Burglary21.23-50.00%
Shoplifting20.82-77.78%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Robbery10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.10-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour98.1812.50%
Shoplifting93.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.68100.00%
Burglary42.460.00%
Public order21.64-50.00%
Other theft20.82-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.28-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour88.5933.33%
Shoplifting63.27-53.85%
Public order42.460.00%
Burglary41.64-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.640.00%
Other theft31.23-40.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Drugs10.82-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.4222.22%
Shoplifting139.00116.67%
Burglary85.32166.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.2750.00%
Other theft52.4625.00%
Public order42.05-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64-62.50%
Drugs31.230.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime10.82-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.370.00%
Shoplifting63.270.00%
Public order52.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.050.00%
Other theft41.640.00%
Burglary31.640.00%
Vehicle crime21.230.00%
Theft from the person10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 202420
April 20245
February 202411
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233
September 20238

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202418
June 202417
May 202420
April 202411
March 20242
February 202412
January 202420
December 202321
November 202322
September 202318

A total of 94 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 202410
May 202415
April 20244
March 20247
February 202413
January 20249
December 20238
November 20236
September 20234

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
February 20242
January 20249
December 20236
November 202313
September 20236

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20249
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20238
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL4 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Brown Street
    Total4
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. College Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Drybourne Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Park View
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Highland Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Elm Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Co-Operative Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Osborne Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pearl Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Drybourne Park
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Central Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Cottage Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Quarry Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Thornhill Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. East View Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Association Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Spencely Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Elm Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Auckland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Albion Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Waterloo Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Princes Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Garbutt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1