ASHTREE CLOSE, DL5 4FD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 4FD

ASHTREE CLOSE, DL5 4FD, County Durham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.10 per 1,000 population. This DL5 4FD 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 4FD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 4FD, encompassing approximately 2307 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DL5 4FD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Well House Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Ida Place with total crimes: 3
  • Alan Gray Court with total crimes: 2

ASHTREE CLOSE, DL5 4FD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.1075.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.03-20.00%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Shoplifting20.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.6766.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.17-20.00%
Shoplifting41.73-33.33%
Public order21.73100.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting67.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.60-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.170.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Theft from the person10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.94-33.33%
Shoplifting35.20-72.73%
Public order11.30-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.9063.64%
Shoplifting117.8057.14%
Other theft44.77300.00%
Public order41.730.00%
Theft from the person11.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.4057.14%
Shoplifting74.77133.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.03300.00%
Other theft11.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.500.00%
Shoplifting33.03-66.67%
Other crime21.300.00%
Public order20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting911.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Public order10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting95.2050.00%
Burglary13.900.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Other crime20.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 202418
April 202411
February 20247
January 20247
November 20235

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
April 20241
January 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20244
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 202411
April 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Well House Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Ida Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alan Gray Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Eade Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Alverton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chestnut Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Lancelot Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pinewood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Patenson Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1