WEST PARK, DL4 1LW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 1LW

WEST PARK, DL4 1LW, County Durham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population. This DL4 1LW 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 1LW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 1LW, encompassing approximately 712 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL4 1LW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osborne Street with total crimes: 2
  • Pearl Street with total crimes: 2
  • Auckland Terrace with total crimes: 1

WEST PARK, DL4 1LW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.230.00%
Vehicle crime17.020.00%
Other theft11.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%

In July 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 offences515.4425.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.02100.00%
Other crime12.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences411.2333.33%
Public order25.62100.00%
Burglary12.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.81-50.00%
Vehicle crime12.81-50.00%
Public order11.400.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences621.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson48.420.00%
Burglary25.620.00%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Drugs12.810.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson515.4466.67%
Violence and sexual offences27.02-66.67%
Public order12.810.00%
Possession of weapons11.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.85200.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.420.00%
Public order14.210.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.81-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.06150.00%
Burglary27.02100.00%
Drugs22.810.00%
Other crime22.81100.00%
Other theft22.810.00%
Vehicle crime12.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order215.44100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.81-85.71%
Other theft22.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.81-50.00%
Theft from the person11.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-66.67%
Other crime11.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1430.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson319.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.210.00%
Public order12.810.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
February 20242
January 20246
December 20232
November 20235
September 20232
August 202314

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20245
January 20243
September 20231
August 20233

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
November 20232
August 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
February 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Osborne Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Pearl Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Auckland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Waterloo Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Princes Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Garbutt Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1