DL4 2QR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 2QR

DL4 2QR, County Durham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.83 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2QR 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 2QR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2QR, encompassing approximately 1326 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-75.00% decrease)

DL4 2QR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shildon with total crimes: 5
  • Peppercorn Close with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4

DL4 2QR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.83160.00%
Criminal damage and arson59.80-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour13.77-75.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson614.32500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.5225.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.77300.00%
Public order23.02100.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.780.00%
Other crime13.020.00%
Public order10.75-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.29-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour33.02-50.00%
Public order22.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.51-66.67%
Other crime10.750.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.3583.33%
Anti-social behaviour68.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.5250.00%
Other theft22.260.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Other crime11.510.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.32400.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.520.00%
Public order11.510.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.51-71.43%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour711.3116.67%
Violence and sexual offences75.2840.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.280.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.5720.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.5266.67%
Other theft23.77100.00%
Burglary21.51100.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.80-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences33.770.00%
Other theft12.260.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.2920.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.5250.00%
Other theft12.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.540.00%
Other theft23.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.510.00%
Burglary11.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 202410
March 20242
February 20247
January 20246
December 20235
November 20236
September 20235

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20244
June 20244
May 202411
April 20246
February 20247
January 20245
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 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
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 2QR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shildon
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Peppercorn Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Linden Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Adams Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Weardale Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rosedale Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hazeldale Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Jubilee Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hilsdon Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1