MARKET PLACE, DL4 2DP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 2DP

MARKET PLACE, DL4 2DP, County Durham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.87 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2DP 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 2DP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2DP, encompassing approximately 2108 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

DL4 2DP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Dent Street with total crimes: 6
  • Alexandra Street with total crimes: 3

MARKET PLACE, DL4 2DP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1620.876.67%
Criminal damage and arson87.5960.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.79-41.67%
Public order53.32400.00%
Burglary32.37200.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Robbery10.950.00%
Other crime10.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1521.8236.36%
Anti-social behaviour127.11500.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.690.00%
Vehicle crime32.370.00%
Other crime21.42100.00%
Other theft20.95100.00%
Drugs20.95100.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Public order10.95-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.47-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.75-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson55.220.00%
Public order42.3733.33%
Burglary21.90100.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.95-83.33%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.47-80.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.2472.73%
Anti-social behaviour129.01200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.6966.67%
Other crime52.37400.00%
Public order32.3750.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Other theft10.95-80.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.750.00%
Other theft55.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Public order21.42100.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Burglary10.470.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.74-33.33%
Burglary13.790.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1216.6050.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.69-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson55.220.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Other theft10.95-66.67%
Robbery10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1623.24-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour87.59100.00%
Shoplifting83.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.7925.00%
Burglary52.3766.67%
Other theft32.37200.00%
Drugs21.42-33.33%
Other crime10.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1821.34-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson48.54-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.90-42.86%
Shoplifting41.90-69.23%
Burglary31.90-50.00%
Drugs31.420.00%
Vehicle crime31.4250.00%
Public order31.420.00%
Other crime11.42-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.47-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2331.3064.29%
Shoplifting1310.91160.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.17600.00%
Burglary63.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.85-16.67%
Drugs32.37200.00%
Public order31.42-57.14%
Vehicle crime21.420.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Other theft20.950.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.070.00%
Public order76.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.320.00%
Shoplifting52.850.00%
Burglary22.370.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202415
June 202411
May 202419
April 202411
February 202411
January 202416
December 202318
November 202323
September 202314

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202412
June 20242
May 202412
April 20244
March 20248
February 202412
January 20248
December 20234
November 20237
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
September 20237

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20248
December 20234
November 202313
September 20235

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL4 2DP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Dent Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 3. Alexandra Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Holly Hill
    Total2
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Albert Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. St Paul'S Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sunnyside Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Birch Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cedar Grove
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Coronation Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Foundry Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Temperance Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Robson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Market Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. South View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Sycamore Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Jubilee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Central Parade
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Association Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Spencely Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1