WESTERDALE GARDENS, DL4 2LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 2LU

WESTERDALE GARDENS, DL4 2LU, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.53 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2LU 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 2LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2LU, encompassing approximately 1524 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DL4 2LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Coronation Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Holly Hill with total crimes: 2
  • Oak Lea with total crimes: 2

WESTERDALE GARDENS, DL4 2LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.530.00%
Burglary15.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.66-80.00%
Public order10.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.2525.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.28200.00%
Public order11.970.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Robbery10.660.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.87-73.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.6233.33%
Vehicle crime22.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-83.33%
Public order10.66-50.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.8450.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.940.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Other crime11.310.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.407.14%
Criminal damage and arson49.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6250.00%
Burglary11.970.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.71180.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.180.00%
Public order32.62200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.97-50.00%
Other crime21.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.310.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2833.33%
Public order12.620.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.97-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.31-50.00%
Drugs10.660.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.4925.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.28200.00%
Burglary21.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.31100.00%
Public order11.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.560.00%
Burglary22.620.00%
Vehicle crime21.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.31-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-66.67%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour510.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.620.00%
Public order21.970.00%
Drugs11.310.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 20244
June 202415
May 202415
April 202414
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Coronation Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Holly Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Oak Lea
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lime Grove
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Weardale Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Rosedale Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hazeldale Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Jubilee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Maple Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1