DL5 4AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 4AW

DL5 4AW, County Durham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.26 per 1,000 population. This DL5 4AW 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 4AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 4AW, encompassing approximately 1937 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL5 4AW area, explore the DL5 4AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 4AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wren Close with total crimes: 3
  • Escomb Close with total crimes: 3
  • Ramsay Place with total crimes: 2

DL5 4AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.26250.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.61-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson12.580.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.16-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour23.61100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.7757.14%
Other crime25.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.39450.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.6875.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.61-33.33%
Other crime21.030.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.64-63.64%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-60.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.811000.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.68150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.580.00%
Other crime11.030.00%

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 behaviour21.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.03-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.68-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour14.130.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.16-18.18%
Other theft14.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.23266.67%
Burglary25.680.00%
Other theft11.030.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime45.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.060.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Other theft11.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 20247
May 20244
April 202411
March 20241
February 20248
January 20249
December 202311
November 20233

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20241
June 202411
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
February 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 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 4 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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