DL4 2RA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 2RA

DL4 2RA, County Durham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.06 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2RA 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 2RA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2RA, encompassing approximately 1688 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL4 2RA area, explore the DL4 2RA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (84.62% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL4 2RA 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

DL4 2RA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.0684.62%
Criminal damage and arson914.2128.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.33-50.00%
Other theft32.37-25.00%
Public order21.78-60.00%
Other crime11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

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 offences1324.87-51.85%
Anti-social behaviour87.70-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson74.74133.33%
Public order54.15400.00%
Other theft42.960.00%
Vehicle crime22.37100.00%
Shoplifting11.18-80.00%
Burglary10.59-87.50%
Other crime10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2735.5492.86%
Anti-social behaviour915.9980.00%
Burglary85.33300.00%
Shoplifting54.74150.00%
Other theft42.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.37-40.00%
Public order11.78-75.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.69-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour58.29-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.96-28.57%
Public order42.96100.00%
Other theft32.3750.00%
Shoplifting21.78-75.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Drugs11.18-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Other crime10.59-50.00%

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 offences2133.7640.00%
Shoplifting812.44100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.74-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson74.74250.00%
Drugs44.150.00%
Public order22.370.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.88116.67%
Shoplifting47.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.37100.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.55-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.18-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.11-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.55-33.33%
Other theft32.37-25.00%
Drugs21.78100.00%
Shoplifting11.18-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-50.00%

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 offences1528.4366.67%
Criminal damage and arson78.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.15500.00%
Public order53.550.00%
Other theft42.96300.00%
Shoplifting42.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.37100.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Burglary11.18-66.67%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.21-35.71%
Shoplifting85.33700.00%
Burglary34.7450.00%
Other theft11.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.290.00%
Burglary23.550.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 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 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20249
June 20245
May 20248
April 202413
March 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20246
January 20247
November 20231

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202413
July 202427
June 202414
May 202421
April 202415
February 202412
January 202415
December 20239
November 202314

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 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
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 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20248
April 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20232

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 3 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL4 2RA 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. Celandine Way
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Royal George Close
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 7. South Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Hackworth Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Station Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Redworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 11. Bouch Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Strand Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Soho Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Tomlin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Dale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1