DL4 1LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 1LH

DL4 1LH, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.81 per 1,000 population. This DL4 1LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL4 postcode area, which has experienced 143 crimes and a crime rate of 14.23 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL4 1LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 1LH, encompassing approximately 846 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL4 1LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Celandine Way with total crimes: 4
  • South Street with total crimes: 2
  • Strand Street with total crimes: 1

DL4 1LH 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.270.00%
Public order12.36-50.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson210.630.00%
Public order22.360.00%
Vehicle crime22.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-50.00%
Burglary12.36-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.6380.00%
Anti-social behaviour410.63100.00%
Burglary44.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.730.00%
Other crime12.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.36400.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.36-33.33%
Other crime12.360.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson416.5433.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.73200.00%
Drugs23.54100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.360.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Public order11.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson310.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.540.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.180.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Other theft11.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.4525.00%
Other theft25.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.360.00%

In January 2024, 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 offences410.6333.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.730.00%
Public order12.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.810.00%
Burglary33.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.54100.00%
Other theft12.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.09-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.540.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.810.00%
Public order24.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.360.00%
Other theft12.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Celandine Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. South Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Strand Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Tomlin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1