FOUNDRY STREET, DL4 2HF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 2HF

FOUNDRY STREET, DL4 2HF, County Durham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.26 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2HF 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 2HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2HF, encompassing approximately 1807 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

DL4 2HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dent Street with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Alexandra Street with total crimes: 3

FOUNDRY STREET, DL4 2HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.2618.18%
Criminal damage and arson87.1960.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.43-55.56%
Public order22.21100.00%
Burglary21.11100.00%
Robbery11.110.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.3710.00%
Anti-social behaviour96.09350.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.9866.67%
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Drugs21.11100.00%
Public order11.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.73-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson35.53-25.00%
Public order31.660.00%
Burglary21.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-50.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.7162.50%
Criminal damage and arson47.19100.00%
Other crime42.21300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2133.33%
Public order32.21200.00%
Other theft11.66-75.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.620.00%
Other theft44.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.21-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.32-50.00%
Burglary12.210.00%
Public order10.55-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.94166.67%
Violence and sexual offences84.43-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson54.43400.00%
Public order22.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other theft11.11-50.00%
Robbery10.550.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1317.710.00%
Shoplifting77.1975.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.870.00%
Burglary31.6650.00%
Drugs21.66100.00%
Other theft21.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.26-13.33%
Shoplifting47.19-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.21-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.66-40.00%
Burglary21.66-33.33%
Public order21.11-33.33%
Other crime11.110.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1526.0136.36%
Shoplifting108.30400.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.77400.00%
Burglary32.77200.00%
Public order31.66-40.00%
Drugs21.660.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1113.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.090.00%
Public order52.770.00%
Shoplifting22.770.00%
Burglary11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

Crime by Type

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 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 202411
June 202410
May 202413
April 20248
February 20248
January 202413
December 202313
November 202315
September 202311

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20244
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 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 20243
May 20244
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235
September 20235

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20247
December 20234
November 202310
September 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 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Dent Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Foundry Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Temperance Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Robson Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Market Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. South View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sycamore Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Jubilee Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Church Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Association Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Spencely Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1