ALMA ROAD, DL4 1LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 1LS

ALMA ROAD, DL4 1LS, County Durham has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.32 per 1,000 population. This DL4 1LS 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 1LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 1LS, encompassing approximately 2173 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL4 1LS area, explore the DL4 1LS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

DL4 1LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shildon with total crimes: 5
  • Magnolia Way with total crimes: 5
  • Cedar Grove with total crimes: 4

ALMA ROAD, DL4 1LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.3258.33%
Criminal damage and arson88.740.00%
Public order53.68-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.30-44.44%
Vehicle crime32.3050.00%
Other crime21.38100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.86-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour95.52-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson84.14166.67%
Public order63.680.00%
Vehicle crime22.76100.00%
Burglary10.92-75.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.0046.67%
Anti-social behaviour1710.12183.33%
Burglary47.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.84-57.14%
Drugs11.380.00%
Other theft10.46-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Shoplifting10.46-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.707.14%
Criminal damage and arson76.90133.33%
Public order73.22250.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.22-50.00%
Other crime32.76200.00%
Vehicle crime21.38-33.33%
Shoplifting20.92-71.43%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.449.09%
Shoplifting75.52250.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.22-25.00%
Drugs31.38200.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.060.00%
Shoplifting21.840.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.520.00%
Vehicle crime15.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.3262.50%
Anti-social behaviour115.9822.22%
Criminal damage and arson105.06100.00%
Other theft44.60300.00%
Shoplifting11.84-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour917.0280.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.14-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson53.68150.00%
Public order42.3033.33%
Other crime41.840.00%
Shoplifting31.84-25.00%
Drugs11.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.1844.44%
Anti-social behaviour55.98-28.57%
Shoplifting42.30100.00%
Public order31.84200.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Vehicle crime20.92-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.92-50.00%
Other theft10.92-66.67%
Drugs10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.64-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.14250.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.22-20.00%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Burglary21.380.00%
Shoplifting20.92-60.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Public order10.46-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.600.00%
Shoplifting52.300.00%
Public order42.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Other crime20.920.00%
Other theft10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 202422
June 202415
May 202414
April 202414
February 202413
January 20248
December 202313
November 20239
September 202310

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20244
February 202410
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
June 20247
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
January 20244
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202417
June 20246
May 202412
April 202411
March 202411
February 202411
January 20249
December 20235
November 20237
September 20232

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shildon
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Magnolia Way
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Cedar Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Firtree
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Jubilee Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. South Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hackworth Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Station Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Bouch Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Birch Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Strand Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Oxford Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Drybourne Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Soho Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Tomlin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Windsor Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Burnie Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Windsor Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Central Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1