SIMPASTURE GATE, DL5 5HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 5HH

SIMPASTURE GATE, DL5 5HH, County Durham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.17 per 1,000 population. This DL5 5HH 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 5HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 5HH, encompassing approximately 1877 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 5HH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lee Green with total crimes: 9
  • Bruce Road with total crimes: 5
  • Simpasture Gate with total crimes: 4

SIMPASTURE GATE, DL5 5HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.17550.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.921000.00%
Public order45.860.00%
Shoplifting32.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.600.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In August 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft25.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.07-60.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.0550.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.20-37.50%
Public order32.6650.00%
Other crime11.60-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%
Shoplifting10.530.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.7833.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.1350.00%
Other crime31.600.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Drugs21.070.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.9250.00%
Public order23.20-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.07-66.67%
Burglary11.07-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour611.18-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.200.00%
Public order32.130.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.26100.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.130.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Theft from the person11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.20-33.33%
Shoplifting21.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.20200.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.07-33.33%
Public order11.070.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting79.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.60-50.00%
Burglary21.60100.00%
Vehicle crime21.07-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.07-90.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.330.00%
Vehicle crime33.200.00%
Public order21.600.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
July 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 202310

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
February 20246
January 20246
December 20236
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20242
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
January 20242
November 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lee Green
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bruce Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 3. Simpasture Gate
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Cumby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Walker Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Bewick Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Low Moor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Paulinus Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Finchale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Merz Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Castlereagh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lowery Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Watson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Moule Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1