FINCHALE ROAD, DL5 5HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 5HT

FINCHALE ROAD, DL5 5HT, County Durham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.23 per 1,000 population. This DL5 5HT 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 5HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 5HT, encompassing approximately 1700 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 5HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lee Green with total crimes: 9
  • Simpasture Gate with total crimes: 4
  • Cumby Road with total crimes: 3

FINCHALE ROAD, DL5 5HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.23175.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.47100.00%
Public order44.700.00%
Shoplifting32.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.760.00%
Other theft21.180.00%
Other crime11.180.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.41-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.35-33.33%
Other theft22.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Possession of weapons11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.41-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.5325.00%
Public order22.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%
Shoplifting10.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.12300.00%
Burglary32.3550.00%
Other crime21.760.00%
Public order21.180.00%
Drugs21.180.00%
Shoplifting11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-50.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.230.00%
Public order24.12-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.18-87.50%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour813.52-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.70600.00%
Public order34.120.00%
Burglary21.760.00%
Vehicle crime11.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour106.4766.67%
Violence and sexual offences15.88-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.93-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour64.70200.00%
Vehicle crime23.53100.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Public order21.18100.00%
Theft from the person11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.1728.57%
Anti-social behaviour25.29-71.43%
Shoplifting21.180.00%
Robbery11.180.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-66.67%
Other theft10.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.93250.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.12250.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1250.00%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Drugs11.180.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-66.67%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.580.00%
Vehicle crime34.120.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.180.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

Crime by Type

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

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

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241
April 20248
March 202410
February 20246
January 20242
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20244
July 20246
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20248
January 20249
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
November 20237

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL5 5HT 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. Simpasture Gate
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Cumby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Walker Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Bewick Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Low Moor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lumley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Finchale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Merz Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Castlereagh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Watson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Moule Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Groat Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1