DALE ROAD, DL4 2LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 2LB

DALE ROAD, DL4 2LB, County Durham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.86 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2LB 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 2LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2LB, encompassing approximately 1239 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL4 2LB Crime Hotspots

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

  • All Saints' Road with total crimes: 7
  • Walter Street with total crimes: 5
  • Shildon with total crimes: 5

DALE ROAD, DL4 2LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.8681.82%
Criminal damage and arson916.1480.00%
Other theft37.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42-62.50%
Other crime22.42100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.63-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour88.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.46150.00%
Public order34.0450.00%
Other theft32.42-25.00%
Shoplifting12.42-80.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1834.7063.64%
Shoplifting514.53400.00%
Burglary54.04150.00%
Other theft44.0433.33%
Anti-social behaviour43.23-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.230.00%
Public order21.61-50.00%
Drugs11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1125.02-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour68.88-25.00%
Public order44.840.00%
Other theft33.2350.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.42-71.43%
Burglary21.61100.00%
Drugs11.61-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.81-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1541.1615.38%
Shoplifting812.11166.67%
Anti-social behaviour86.46-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson76.460.00%
Public order45.650.00%
Drugs33.230.00%
Other crime22.420.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Burglary11.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1323.40160.00%
Violence and sexual offences1310.490.00%
Shoplifting310.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.84-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson14.04-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.98-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour78.0716.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.65-33.33%
Drugs23.23100.00%
Other theft11.61-75.00%
Shoplifting10.81-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1435.51133.33%
Anti-social behaviour611.3020.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.840.00%
Other theft44.84300.00%
Shoplifting43.23-50.00%
Public order43.230.00%
Burglary23.230.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting818.56700.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.46-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour54.84-28.57%
Burglary24.04100.00%
Other theft11.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.7657.14%
Anti-social behaviour78.88250.00%
Shoplifting15.65-85.71%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other theft10.81-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting721.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.650.00%
Other theft45.650.00%
Public order23.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Drugs11.610.00%
Burglary10.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20246
May 20248
April 202413
March 20245
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
September 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202411
July 202418
June 202411
May 202415
April 202413
February 202410
January 202414
December 20236
November 202311
September 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
January 20244
September 20232

A total of 39 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20241
May 20248
April 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20231
September 20237

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. All Saints' Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other crime1
  • 2. Walter Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Shildon
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Peppercorn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Royal George Close
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 7. Redworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 8. Bouch Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Linden Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hilsdon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1