DL4 2QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 2QP

DL4 2QP, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.48 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2QP 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 2QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2QP, encompassing approximately 315 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL4 2QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Walter Street with total crimes: 5
  • Royal George Close with total crimes: 3
  • Dale Road with total crimes: 1

DL4 2QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft328.4850.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.49200.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.330.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft218.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour16.330.00%
Public order13.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.16-83.33%
Shoplifting13.16-80.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences650.63-14.29%
Shoplifting518.99400.00%
Other theft315.820.00%
Burglary19.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.160.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences734.8116.67%
Drugs122.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.160.00%
Possession of weapons13.160.00%
Shoplifting13.160.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences641.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson418.990.00%
Shoplifting112.66-50.00%
Drugs13.160.00%
Public order13.160.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.990.00%
Shoplifting29.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.160.00%

In February 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs29.490.00%
Other theft16.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences841.14300.00%
Other theft225.320.00%
Shoplifting26.33-60.00%
Burglary16.330.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting522.15400.00%
Violence and sexual offences215.82-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences312.660.00%
Shoplifting19.49-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting318.990.00%
Drugs19.490.00%
Other theft13.160.00%
Public order13.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241

A total of 6 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20244

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20246
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
January 20248
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Walter Street
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Royal George Close
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 3. Dale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1