LINDEN CLOSE, DL4 2DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 2DG

LINDEN CLOSE, DL4 2DG, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.71 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2DG 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 2DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2DG, encompassing approximately 2360 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL4 2DG area, explore the DL4 2DG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL4 2DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shildon with total crimes: 5
  • Magnolia Way with total crimes: 5
  • Peppercorn Close with total crimes: 4

LINDEN CLOSE, DL4 2DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.7163.64%
Criminal damage and arson67.63-25.00%
Other crime22.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.85-83.33%
Burglary10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Other theft10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.13-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson84.66300.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.39-25.00%
Public order32.54200.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.44-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour85.0814.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.39-50.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Shoplifting10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.71-23.53%
Anti-social behaviour75.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.97-33.33%
Public order31.6950.00%
Other theft11.27-50.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Shoplifting10.42-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1719.0770.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.20-46.15%
Shoplifting72.97600.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.97100.00%
Other crime22.540.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Public order20.85100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.29550.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.240.00%
Shoplifting11.270.00%
Public order10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.85-81.82%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.71140.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.66300.00%
Public order21.69-33.33%
Shoplifting10.85-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1111.4457.14%
Violence and sexual offences54.66-16.67%
Shoplifting32.12-25.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.85-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.44-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.9750.00%
Shoplifting42.54100.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other theft10.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.3233.33%
Violence and sexual offences43.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.69200.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.85100.00%
Shoplifting20.85-60.00%
Other theft10.85-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.540.00%
Shoplifting52.540.00%
Public order22.120.00%
Other theft20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Burglary10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 202412
June 202413
May 202417
April 202410
February 202412
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
September 20236

A total of 87 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 202413
March 20242
February 202411
January 202411
December 20237
November 20238
September 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL4 2DG 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. Peppercorn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Linden Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Lime Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Dale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Adams Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Weardale Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rosedale Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hazeldale Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Jubilee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hilsdon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1