LAMBTON CLOSE, DL5 5HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 5HW

LAMBTON CLOSE, DL5 5HW, County Durham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.60 per 1,000 population. This DL5 5HW 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 5HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 5HW, encompassing approximately 1818 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL5 5HW area, explore the DL5 5HW 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 (20.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 5HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lee Green with total crimes: 9
  • Neville Parade with total crimes: 5
  • Simpasture Gate with total crimes: 4

LAMBTON CLOSE, DL5 5HW 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.6020.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.6040.00%
Public order43.850.00%
Shoplifting42.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.20100.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Other crime11.100.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.20-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour55.500.00%
Other theft22.750.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.05-16.67%
Public order22.75-33.33%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.100.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other crime10.55-66.67%
Burglary10.55-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.05-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour66.05500.00%
Other crime33.300.00%
Public order31.6550.00%
Burglary31.6550.00%
Shoplifting11.65-50.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.1030.00%
Public order27.15-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Shoplifting21.10-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.10-88.89%

In April 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 offences1018.15900.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.50-10.00%
Public order54.950.00%
Shoplifting32.750.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.100.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

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 behaviour106.05100.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.50-90.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.5066.67%
Vehicle crime42.75300.00%
Public order32.20200.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Theft from the person11.100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.55-92.86%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1418.15366.67%
Violence and sexual offences107.7042.86%
Anti-social behaviour35.50-62.50%
Robbery11.650.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour814.85166.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.40133.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.850.00%
Shoplifting31.65-72.73%
Burglary21.650.00%
Drugs11.100.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1114.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.05-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson31.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.65200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.65-70.00%
Burglary21.650.00%
Other theft11.10-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.500.00%
Public order34.400.00%
Other theft21.650.00%
Vehicle crime11.100.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20246
May 20241
April 20249
March 202410
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
September 202310

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202410
July 202411
June 202411
May 202413
April 202410
March 20241
February 202410
January 202410
December 20237
November 20233
September 20238

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 202414
December 20233
November 202311

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 5HW 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. Neville Parade
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Simpasture Gate
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Moule Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Groat Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1