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

Overview of Crime in DL5 4BE

WASHINGTON CRESCENT, DL5 4BE, County Durham has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.66 per 1,000 population. This DL5 4BE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL5 postcode area, which has experienced 325 crimes and a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL5 4BE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 4BE, encompassing approximately 1501 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 4BE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Eden Road with total crimes: 3
  • New Close with total crimes: 1
  • Neile Road with total crimes: 1

WASHINGTON CRESCENT, DL5 4BE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 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 offences64.66-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour14.000.00%

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 offences119.9957.14%
Other crime27.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.33-90.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.65400.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.66133.33%
Other crime24.660.00%
Vehicle crime11.330.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.00-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.00-50.00%
Public order12.660.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.99-20.00%
Other theft15.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.66233.33%
Burglary26.660.00%
Other theft11.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime34.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-70.00%
Other theft12.000.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.320.00%
Public order26.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202411
June 20247
May 20243
April 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20233
September 202310

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 5 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 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Eden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. New Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Neile Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Escomb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1