WASHINGTON CRESCENT, DL5 4AG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 4AG

WASHINGTON CRESCENT, DL5 4AG, County Durham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.36 per 1,000 population. This DL5 4AG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL5 postcode area, which has experienced 328 crimes and a crime rate of 11.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL5 4AG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 4AG, encompassing approximately 2137 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 4AG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shield Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Wren Close with total crimes: 3
  • Escomb Close with total crimes: 3

WASHINGTON CRESCENT, DL5 4AG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour89.36300.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.7420.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.810.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.68-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour22.34-33.33%
Public order20.940.00%
Bicycle theft10.940.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.82175.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.15-72.73%
Other crime31.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-50.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour119.82266.67%
Violence and sexual offences45.15-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.870.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.61-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour33.27-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.89700.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.74300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.740.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.40-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.94-88.89%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.21200.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.68-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour12.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Other theft10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.95160.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.080.00%
Burglary20.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Other crime20.940.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Other theft10.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 75 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 202411
June 20244
May 20247
April 20248
March 20241
February 20249
January 20246
December 202313
November 20235

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 202411
May 20243
April 20248
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 3 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
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL5 4AG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shield Walk
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wren Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Escomb Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Ramsay Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Faber Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Welbury Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Neile Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Felton Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Washington Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Armstrong Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Matthew Close
    Total1
    Other theft1