BACKHOUSE WALK, DL5 5AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 5AB

BACKHOUSE WALK, DL5 5AB, County Durham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.74 per 1,000 population. This DL5 5AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL5 postcode area, which has experienced 325 crimes and a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL5 5AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 5AB, encompassing approximately 2885 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

DL5 5AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Liddell Close with total crimes: 6
  • Palmer Road with total crimes: 4
  • Neville Parade with total crimes: 3

BACKHOUSE WALK, DL5 5AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.7460.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.08-44.44%
Public order21.730.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.09-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour93.47-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.12-40.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Burglary20.69-33.33%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.55-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour124.85300.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.1666.67%
Public order41.730.00%
Burglary31.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other crime20.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.4054.55%
Burglary45.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-25.00%
Shoplifting21.04-33.33%
Other theft10.690.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.011000.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08100.00%
Shoplifting31.390.00%
Public order21.040.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.04-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.39-62.50%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Shoplifting10.69-91.67%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.350.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting129.36300.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.77-50.00%
Public order21.04-50.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.43-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour64.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.08400.00%
Public order41.73300.00%
Shoplifting31.39-25.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.70133.33%
Shoplifting44.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.39-50.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Burglary10.69-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-85.71%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.080.00%
Burglary42.080.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 202412
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 202412
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 112 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 202410
June 202414
May 202417
April 202411
March 20241
February 20243
January 20248
December 202312
November 202314
September 20236

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20237

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
November 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL5 5AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Liddell Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Palmer Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Neville Parade
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Swan Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Crewe Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Biscop Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Auckland Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shield Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Fowler Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wilkinson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Greathead Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Sheraton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Heild Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Auckland Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1