BROCKWELL CLOSE, DL5 4QJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 4QJ

BROCKWELL CLOSE, DL5 4QJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.49 per 1,000 population. This DL5 4QJ 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 4QJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 4QJ, encompassing approximately 3134 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL5 4QJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Well House Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Heatherburn Court with total crimes: 4
  • Agnew Way with total crimes: 3

BROCKWELL CLOSE, DL5 4QJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.49-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson64.47200.00%
Public order41.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.28-62.50%
Other crime20.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.64100.00%
Shoplifting20.64-50.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.0420.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.7460.00%
Other crime42.550.00%
Shoplifting41.28-33.33%
Public order21.28-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-33.33%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.497.14%
Shoplifting64.79100.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9125.00%
Public order31.60200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96200.00%
Vehicle crime10.96-50.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.61-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour44.47-42.86%
Shoplifting31.28-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-66.67%
Burglary10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Public order10.32-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2619.46100.00%
Shoplifting118.3057.14%
Anti-social behaviour73.51133.33%
Public order62.23100.00%
Other theft31.91200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96-57.14%
Theft from the person10.960.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.150.00%
Shoplifting72.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.230.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Other theft10.960.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30.96-25.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.25-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.47150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.60100.00%
Shoplifting31.28-66.67%
Public order20.960.00%
Other crime10.64-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.8187.50%
Shoplifting94.790.00%
Other crime32.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Public order20.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64-60.00%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.9350.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.87-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.550.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.980.00%
Shoplifting63.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.910.00%
Other crime31.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 44 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20248
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20247
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 147 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 202415
June 202414
May 202426
April 202413
February 202414
January 202415
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
May 20241
February 20241
January 20243
November 20233

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Well House Drive
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Heatherburn Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Agnew Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sid Chaplin Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Bates Close
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Ida Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brockett Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burn Lane
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kings Drive
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Alan Gray Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Woodham Gate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Morrison Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Cherry Blossom Mews
    Total1
    Burglary1