BUTLER ROAD, DL5 5LT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 5LT

BUTLER ROAD, DL5 5LT, County Durham has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.57 per 1,000 population. This DL5 5LT 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 5LT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 5LT, encompassing approximately 2790 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)

DL5 5LT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 18
  • Lee Green with total crimes: 9
  • Bruce Road with total crimes: 5

BUTLER ROAD, DL5 5LT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2022.57122.22%
Anti-social behaviour177.17142.86%
Public order76.09250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.5175.00%
Shoplifting52.51-16.67%
Burglary31.79200.00%
Other theft31.0750.00%
Other crime11.070.00%

In August 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 offences913.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.22-30.00%
Shoplifting62.51-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.150.00%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.720.00%
Other theft20.720.00%
Drugs20.72100.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.69-16.67%
Shoplifting103.58400.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2233.33%
Public order31.43-50.00%
Other theft21.07100.00%
Other crime10.72-75.00%
Drugs10.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.9228.57%
Anti-social behaviour126.45200.00%
Public order64.30100.00%
Other crime42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.43-50.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Shoplifting21.07-50.00%
Other theft10.720.00%
Robbery10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.18-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.0250.00%
Shoplifting42.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.43-60.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs10.720.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.771400.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.3711.11%
Shoplifting43.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.430.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Public order31.070.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%
Burglary20.720.00%
Other crime10.720.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour93.5880.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.22-94.12%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.9730.77%
Anti-social behaviour56.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.790.00%
Other theft31.430.00%
Burglary31.070.00%
Public order21.070.00%
Shoplifting20.72-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.72100.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1144.44%
Anti-social behaviour64.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.15-20.00%
Shoplifting31.43-40.00%
Public order21.07100.00%
Robbery10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.47-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.22-14.29%
Shoplifting52.15-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson51.79-61.54%
Drugs31.790.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Public order10.360.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1317.201200.00%
Shoplifting124.66200.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.30-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour73.58-46.15%
Vehicle crime22.510.00%
Public order10.72-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Other theft10.36-50.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2218.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.880.00%
Public order54.660.00%
Shoplifting41.790.00%
Other theft21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20247
July 202410
June 202412
May 20244
April 202410
March 20249
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20237
September 202313

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 157 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20249
July 20249
June 202418
May 202414
April 202415
March 20241
February 202417
January 202413
December 20239
November 202310
September 202322

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 202313
September 20231

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202410
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20235
November 202312
September 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

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 5LT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total18
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Lee Green
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Bruce Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Tunstall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Simpasture Gate
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Cumby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Walker Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Bewick Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Low Moor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Paulinus Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Wright Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Isherwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Lumley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Finchale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Merz Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 18. Castlereagh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lowery Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Watson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Moule Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1