DL4 2RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL4 2RF

DL4 2RF, County Durham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.28 per 1,000 population. This DL4 2RF 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 2RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL4 2RF, encompassing approximately 1647 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (90.91% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

DL4 2RF 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 2RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.2890.91%
Criminal damage and arson812.7533.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.86-42.86%
Other theft32.43-25.00%
Public order21.82-60.00%
Other crime11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1123.07-60.71%
Anti-social behaviour76.68-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.25100.00%
Public order53.64400.00%
Other theft43.040.00%
Vehicle crime22.43100.00%
Shoplifting11.21-80.00%
Burglary10.61-87.50%
Other crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2837.6475.00%
Anti-social behaviour1017.00150.00%
Burglary86.07300.00%
Shoplifting54.86150.00%
Other theft43.0433.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.43-40.00%
Public order11.82-75.00%
Other crime10.61-50.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.50-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson59.71-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.04-33.33%
Public order42.43100.00%
Other theft32.43200.00%
Shoplifting21.82-75.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Drugs11.21-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1830.9638.46%
Shoplifting810.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.8675.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.25-25.00%
Drugs43.640.00%
Public order22.430.00%
Vehicle crime21.210.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In April 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 offences1317.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.8960.00%
Shoplifting44.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.43300.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.04-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

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 offences1218.21-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.28-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.6425.00%
Other theft33.040.00%
Drugs21.82100.00%
Shoplifting11.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.61-50.00%

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 offences1527.3266.67%
Criminal damage and arson79.110.00%
Public order54.250.00%
Shoplifting43.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.43300.00%
Other theft32.43200.00%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%
Other crime21.210.00%
Burglary11.21-66.67%
Drugs10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%

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 offences913.96-25.00%
Shoplifting85.46700.00%
Burglary34.8650.00%
Other theft11.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.280.00%
Burglary23.040.00%
Shoplifting11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 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 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 202410
June 20244
May 20246
April 20248
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235

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 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20247
November 20231

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202411
July 202428
June 202416
May 202418
April 202413
February 202412
January 202415
December 20239
November 202312

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
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 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 2RF 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. Royal George Close
    Total3
    Other theft3
  • 6. South Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Hackworth Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Station Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Redworth Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 10. Bouch Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Strand Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Soho Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Tomlin Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Dale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1