DL4 2LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 2LS

DL4 2LS, County Durham has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.42 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2LS 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 2LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2LS, encompassing approximately 1286 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DL4 2LS 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
  • Celandine Way with total crimes: 4

DL4 2LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences1626.4245.45%
Criminal damage and arson812.4360.00%
Other theft36.22-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.33-40.00%
Public order22.33-50.00%
Other crime11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1126.42-42.11%
Anti-social behaviour58.55-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.8966.67%
Public order43.89300.00%
Other theft43.1133.33%
Vehicle crime23.11100.00%
Shoplifting11.55-80.00%
Burglary10.78-87.50%
Other crime10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1937.3026.67%
Burglary814.77300.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.22100.00%
Shoplifting54.66150.00%
Other theft33.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.33-40.00%
Public order12.33-50.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.987.14%
Criminal damage and arson511.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.89-40.00%
Shoplifting22.33100.00%
Other theft21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Burglary21.55100.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Drugs11.55-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Other crime10.78-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1429.5327.27%
Criminal damage and arson610.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.660.00%
Drugs43.890.00%
Public order23.110.00%
Vehicle crime21.550.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Shoplifting11.55-66.67%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.89300.00%
Shoplifting33.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.66300.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.11-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.32-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson47.77-33.33%
Other theft33.1150.00%
Drugs22.33100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.7585.71%
Criminal damage and arson610.100.00%
Public order54.660.00%
Other theft23.89100.00%
Shoplifting21.55-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Burglary11.55-66.67%
Drugs10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.99-36.36%
Shoplifting55.44400.00%
Burglary33.89200.00%
Other theft12.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.550.00%
Shoplifting12.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 20246
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
November 20231

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 202419
June 202415
May 202414
April 202411
February 202410
January 202413
December 20237
November 202311

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20248
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL4 2LS 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. Celandine Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Royal George Close
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 5. South Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hackworth Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Station Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Redworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Bouch Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Strand Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Soho Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Tomlin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1