DL5 5NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 5NP

DL5 5NP, County Durham has recorded a total of 56 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.14 per 1,000 population. This DL5 5NP 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 5NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 5NP, encompassing approximately 2648 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (45.45% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

DL5 5NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Shield Walk with total crimes: 4

DL5 5NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.1463.64%
Shoplifting166.8045.45%
Violence and sexual offences126.04-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson44.53-42.86%
Other theft31.510.00%
Possession of weapons21.130.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.90133.33%
Anti-social behaviour117.93-26.67%
Shoplifting114.1537.50%
Criminal damage and arson74.1540.00%
Public order42.64300.00%
Bicycle theft21.510.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other crime10.38-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.37-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences95.66-30.77%
Shoplifting83.4033.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.020.00%
Other crime31.8950.00%
Burglary21.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.76100.00%
Public order10.76-66.67%
Drugs10.380.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2421.1433.33%
Violence and sexual offences139.0685.71%
Shoplifting64.91-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.27-16.67%
Public order31.89-40.00%
Other crime21.130.00%
Other theft20.76-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1821.9020.00%
Shoplifting146.8040.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.29-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.64100.00%
Public order52.27150.00%
Other theft51.890.00%
Vehicle crime11.890.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1515.10114.29%
Shoplifting105.66900.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.78800.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.400.00%
Public order21.130.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.78-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.64-90.91%
Other theft10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.38-90.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.61-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences115.2957.14%
Shoplifting104.1542.86%
Public order33.7850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.13-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2419.2560.00%
Violence and sexual offences79.06-53.33%
Shoplifting72.64-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.6425.00%
Other theft21.890.00%
Bicycle theft20.760.00%
Public order20.76-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1520.767.14%
Violence and sexual offences155.6666.67%
Shoplifting125.6633.33%
Public order64.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Other theft21.51100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.8627.27%
Shoplifting95.29-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences93.4028.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.40-20.00%
Other crime21.510.00%
Public order20.76-60.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.150.00%
Public order52.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.890.00%
Other crime21.890.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202421
July 20249
June 202413
May 20247
April 20249
March 20241
February 202411
January 20247
December 202315
November 20239
September 20237

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20245
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 186 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202411
July 202415
June 202424
May 202418
April 202415
March 20247
February 202414
January 202424
December 202315
November 202314
September 202311

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202411
July 20248
June 20246
May 202414
April 202410
March 20241
February 202410
January 20247
December 202312
November 20239
September 202313

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

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
May 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232
September 20235

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shield Walk
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Faulkner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Ramsay Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Hamilton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Faber Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Henson Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. Biscop Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Heild Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Neile Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Felton Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Matthew Close
    Total1
    Other theft1