DALTON CRESCENT, DL4 2LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 2LF

DALTON CRESCENT, DL4 2LF, County Durham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.95 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2LF 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 2LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2LF, encompassing approximately 1723 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL4 2LF area, explore the DL4 2LF 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 (53.85% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL4 2LF 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

DALTON CRESCENT, DL4 2LF 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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.9553.85%
Criminal damage and arson1211.60140.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.96-50.00%
Other theft32.32-25.00%
Other crime21.74100.00%
Public order11.16-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1321.47-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour87.5433.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.6466.67%
Other theft42.900.00%
Public order32.3250.00%
Shoplifting11.74-80.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.2746.15%
Anti-social behaviour611.020.00%
Shoplifting53.48400.00%
Burglary52.90150.00%
Other theft42.9033.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.3250.00%
Public order21.74-60.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.73-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour67.54-25.00%
Public order53.4825.00%
Other theft32.9050.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.74-71.43%
Burglary21.16100.00%
Drugs11.16-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.58-87.50%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2133.0750.00%
Shoplifting812.18166.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.64-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson74.64600.00%
Public order44.060.00%
Drugs32.320.00%
Other crime21.740.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1418.57180.00%
Violence and sexual offences148.120.00%
Shoplifting38.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.740.00%

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 behaviour54.06-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson12.90-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In February 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 offences1117.99-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.22-14.29%
Drugs23.48100.00%
Other theft11.16-75.00%
Shoplifting10.58-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.8587.50%
Criminal damage and arson78.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.0620.00%
Public order53.480.00%
Other theft42.90300.00%
Shoplifting42.32-50.00%
Burglary32.3250.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.51-33.33%
Shoplifting84.64700.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.64-28.57%
Burglary22.900.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.5133.33%
Anti-social behaviour76.96250.00%
Burglary24.060.00%
Shoplifting11.16-85.71%
Drugs10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.570.00%
Shoplifting75.220.00%
Other theft44.060.00%
Public order32.320.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 202414
March 20245
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 20237
September 20232

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241
March 20241
February 20246
January 20247
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 202419
June 202413
May 202421
April 202414
February 202411
January 202415
December 20238
November 202312
September 20239

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20232

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20244
January 20245
September 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

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 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 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
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
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 2LF 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. Hackworth Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Station Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Redworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Bouch Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Linden Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Soho Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Adams Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Hilsdon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1