FAULKNER ROAD, DL5 4NW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 4NW

FAULKNER ROAD, DL5 4NW, County Durham has recorded a total of 83 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 31.59 per 1,000 population. This DL5 4NW 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 4NW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 4NW, encompassing approximately 2627 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

DL5 4NW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Greenwell Road with total crimes: 9

FAULKNER ROAD, DL5 4NW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2631.5962.50%
Shoplifting179.906.25%
Violence and sexual offences156.47-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson145.71133.33%
Public order35.33-50.00%
Other theft31.1450.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.31166.67%
Anti-social behaviour169.14-5.88%
Shoplifting166.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.090.00%
Public order62.28500.00%
Bicycle theft22.28100.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.760.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1722.08-19.05%
Shoplifting166.47166.67%
Violence and sexual offences96.09-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson63.43-25.00%
Other crime22.280.00%
Other theft20.76-50.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Public order10.38-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2123.60-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences167.9977.78%
Criminal damage and arson86.090.00%
Public order63.05-25.00%
Shoplifting62.28-66.67%
Other theft42.28-20.00%
Robbery11.520.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2430.4550.00%
Shoplifting189.1428.57%
Violence and sexual offences96.85-30.77%
Public order83.43166.67%
Criminal damage and arson83.0533.33%
Other theft53.05400.00%
Burglary41.90300.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1620.9477.78%
Shoplifting146.091300.00%
Violence and sexual offences135.331200.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.950.00%
Public order32.280.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour94.57-47.06%
Violence and sexual offences13.43-95.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.38-91.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.7481.82%
Anti-social behaviour177.61-39.29%
Shoplifting126.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.57-55.56%
Burglary31.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.14100.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Public order20.76-50.00%
Other theft20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2825.5075.00%
Violence and sexual offences1110.66-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson94.1928.57%
Shoplifting83.43-50.00%
Public order43.05-42.86%
Other theft21.520.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1828.1712.50%
Shoplifting166.8514.29%
Anti-social behaviour166.09-20.00%
Public order76.09250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.66-46.15%
Burglary32.660.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Drugs20.760.00%
Other crime10.76-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2027.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.61-11.11%
Shoplifting146.09-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson135.33333.33%
Other crime44.95100.00%
Theft from the person21.520.00%
Public order20.76-77.78%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2026.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences187.610.00%
Shoplifting166.850.00%
Public order96.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.430.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Other crime20.760.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202424
July 20249
June 202416
May 20249
April 202413
March 20241
February 202420
January 202411
December 202318
November 202316
September 202318

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20246
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20246
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313
September 20233

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202416
July 202417
June 202421
May 202424
April 202416
March 20249
February 202417
January 202428
December 202316
November 202320
September 202320

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20248
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20232
September 20239

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 154 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202416
June 20246
May 202418
April 202414
March 20241
February 202412
January 20248
December 202316
November 202314
September 202316

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20243
December 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Greenwell Road
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shield Walk
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Faulkner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Faber Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Henson Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bertie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Webb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Marshall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Dalton Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Biscop Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Heild Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1