DL5 4SF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 4SF

DL5 4SF, County Durham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.18 per 1,000 population. This DL5 4SF 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 4SF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 4SF, encompassing approximately 3142 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DL5 4SF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Well House Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Agnew Way with total crimes: 3
  • Sid Chaplin Drive with total crimes: 3

DL5 4SF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.18-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson53.82150.00%
Public order31.5950.00%
Other crime30.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-66.67%
Other theft20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences1413.05-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.45200.00%
Other crime42.860.00%
Shoplifting41.27-33.33%
Public order21.270.00%
Drugs20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
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 offences159.860.00%
Shoplifting64.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.910.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-50.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences157.96-21.05%
Anti-social behaviour34.77-50.00%
Shoplifting30.95-72.73%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%
Public order10.32-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.5926.67%
Shoplifting116.0557.14%
Anti-social behaviour63.50200.00%
Public order51.91150.00%
Other theft31.59200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.95-71.43%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.770.00%
Shoplifting72.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.230.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.64-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.270.00%
Shoplifting30.95-66.67%
Other crime20.95-33.33%
Public order20.64100.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.36233.33%
Shoplifting96.360.00%
Other crime32.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.95-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.9650.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64-50.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.640.00%
Shoplifting62.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.910.00%
Other crime41.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20247
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 140 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202414
July 202415
June 202415
May 202419
April 202415
February 202415
January 202420
December 20236
November 20239

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20234

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 1 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

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 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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