MACMILLAN ROAD, DL5 4LQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 4LQ

MACMILLAN ROAD, DL5 4LQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 65 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.71 per 1,000 population. This DL5 4LQ 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 4LQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 4LQ, encompassing approximately 2994 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (-10.53% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)

DL5 4LQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Greenwell Road with total crimes: 9

MACMILLAN ROAD, DL5 4LQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1921.7158.33%
Violence and sexual offences176.35-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson115.6883.33%
Shoplifting63.67-40.00%
Public order52.0066.67%
Burglary31.67200.00%
Other theft21.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.3735.71%
Anti-social behaviour126.35-33.33%
Shoplifting104.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.34-14.29%
Other theft42.0033.33%
Public order31.34200.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1819.71-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences146.01-22.22%
Shoplifting104.68233.33%
Criminal damage and arson73.3416.67%
Other theft32.3450.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.33-80.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2119.7140.00%
Violence and sexual offences187.0163.64%
Criminal damage and arson66.01-25.00%
Public order52.00-16.67%
Shoplifting31.67-40.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary10.67-83.33%
Robbery10.330.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1518.7025.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.01-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson83.67100.00%
Public order62.67500.00%
Burglary62.00500.00%
Shoplifting52.00-44.44%
Drugs21.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.6850.00%
Shoplifting94.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.010.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour82.6760.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.697.69%
Shoplifting74.68250.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-60.00%
Public order21.34-33.33%
Other theft20.670.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.69-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour104.3411.11%
Criminal damage and arson103.34100.00%
Public order33.3450.00%
Shoplifting21.00-75.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.68-18.18%
Shoplifting83.0114.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.67-66.67%
Burglary41.67300.00%
Public order21.34100.00%
Other theft20.67100.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime10.67-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1519.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences145.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.680.00%
Shoplifting73.670.00%
Other crime42.340.00%
Bicycle theft21.340.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 151 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202419
July 202414
June 202418
May 202411
April 202417
February 202414
January 202413
December 202314
November 202314

A total of 140 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202412
July 202418
June 202421
May 202415
April 202412
March 20248
February 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20246
July 20247
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
February 20244
January 202410
December 20235
November 202315

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
December 20232

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
February 20247
January 20242
December 20238
November 20237

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Greenwell Road
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Bruce Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Tunstall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Humphrey Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Faulkner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Stephenson Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Paulinus Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Wright Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Newburn Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bertie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Webb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marshall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Dalton Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Isherwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1