DL5 5JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 5JN

DL5 5JN, County Durham has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.48 per 1,000 population. This DL5 5JN 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 5JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 5JN, encompassing approximately 2247 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (533.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (225.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 5JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lee Green with total crimes: 9
  • Oakfield with total crimes: 6
  • Ashfield with total crimes: 6

DL5 5JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1924.48533.33%
Anti-social behaviour138.46225.00%
Burglary75.790.00%
Public order53.12400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.23200.00%
Shoplifting31.34200.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.890.00%
Drugs10.45-50.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.57-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.78-66.67%
Other theft21.34100.00%
Drugs20.890.00%
Public order10.89-80.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.0116.67%
Public order53.12400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.23-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.340.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In June 2024, 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 offences1212.9133.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.34200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.67100.00%
Other crime31.780.00%
Drugs21.340.00%
Public order10.89-50.00%
Burglary10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.12-18.18%
Public order24.01-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.89-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-75.00%
Burglary10.89-50.00%

In April 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 offences1114.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.560.00%
Public order31.780.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.890.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.56100.00%

In February 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 offences710.24-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour43.12100.00%
Other theft21.780.00%
Public order20.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Vehicle crime20.89100.00%
Burglary20.890.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Theft from the person10.450.00%

In January 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 offences87.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.56-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.890.00%
Shoplifting20.89100.00%
Public order10.890.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.4614.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.23-71.43%
Other theft10.890.00%
Shoplifting10.45-85.71%
Burglary10.45-66.67%
Public order10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson712.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.120.00%
Shoplifting73.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.120.00%
Burglary31.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20243
July 20249
June 202412
May 20249
April 202411
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL5 5JN 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. Oakfield
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashfield
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bruce Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Tunstall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Simpasture Gate
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Cumby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walker Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 11. Bewick Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Low Moor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Paulinus Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Isherwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Finchale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Merz Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Castlereagh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lowery Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Watson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Moule Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1