MELLANBY CRESCENT, DL5 5AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 5AR

MELLANBY CRESCENT, DL5 5AR, County Durham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.11 per 1,000 population. This DL5 5AR 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 5AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 5AR, encompassing approximately 2472 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL5 5AR area, explore the DL5 5AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DL5 5AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shield Walk with total crimes: 4
  • Wren Close with total crimes: 3
  • Escomb Close with total crimes: 3

MELLANBY CRESCENT, DL5 5AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.11150.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.24-25.00%
Drugs11.210.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.90-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson44.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Other crime11.62-50.00%
Public order10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.5244.44%
Anti-social behaviour45.26-76.47%
Criminal damage and arson31.62-25.00%
Other crime21.21-33.33%
Public order10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1714.56750.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.8828.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.6433.33%
Other crime31.620.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.07-30.00%
Burglary32.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.69900.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.02200.00%
Other crime11.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.81-87.50%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.26-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour23.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.810.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.07-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour24.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-80.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences149.3016.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.660.00%
Burglary32.020.00%
Other theft11.210.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.090.00%
Other crime34.850.00%
Public order31.210.00%
Other theft11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 20241
February 20248
January 202411
December 202314
November 202312

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20244
June 202417
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
December 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shield Walk
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wren Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Escomb Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 4. Ramsay Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Welbury Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Warburton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Mellanby Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Liddell Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Swan Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Yacley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Heild Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Neile Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Felton Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Washington Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Armstrong Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Matthew Close
    Total1
    Other theft1