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

Overview of Crime in DL4 2LD

DALE ROAD, DL4 2LD, County Durham has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.95 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2LD 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 2LD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2LD, encompassing approximately 1655 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DL4 2LD 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 2LD 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.95150.00%
Criminal damage and arson1012.08100.00%
Other theft36.0450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.81-57.14%
Other crime21.81100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.52-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour74.8375.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.23150.00%
Public order33.0250.00%
Other theft21.81-33.33%
Shoplifting11.21-80.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1723.5670.00%
Shoplifting510.27400.00%
Burglary43.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.42-20.00%
Other theft32.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.810.00%
Public order21.21-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.91-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour56.04-37.50%
Public order43.0233.33%
Other theft32.4250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-66.67%
Drugs11.21-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Shoplifting10.60-87.50%
Burglary10.600.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1428.9940.00%
Shoplifting88.46166.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.83-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson64.830.00%
Drugs33.620.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Other crime21.810.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.31180.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.460.00%
Shoplifting36.040.00%

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 behaviour53.62-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson13.02-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.70-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour95.4428.57%
Criminal damage and arson45.44-33.33%
Drugs22.42100.00%
Other theft11.21-75.00%
Shoplifting10.60-75.00%

In January 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 offences1326.58160.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.8575.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.230.00%
Other theft43.62300.00%
Shoplifting42.42-50.00%
Burglary32.4250.00%
Public order31.810.00%
Other crime11.810.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.68700.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.83-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.02-33.33%
Burglary22.42100.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.2714.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.83200.00%
Shoplifting13.62-85.71%
Burglary10.60-50.00%
Other theft10.60-66.67%

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
Shoplifting715.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.230.00%
Other theft34.230.00%
Public order21.810.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20245
May 20248
April 202414
March 20245
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
September 20231

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
July 202417
June 202410
May 202414
April 202410
February 20249
January 202413
December 20235
November 20238
September 20237

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
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 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 20243
January 20243
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 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

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 2LD 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. Dale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Adams Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Jubilee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hilsdon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1