ARROWSMITH SQUARE, DL5 5RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 5RB

ARROWSMITH SQUARE, DL5 5RB, County Durham has recorded a total of 50 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.63 per 1,000 population. This DL5 5RB 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 5RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 5RB, encompassing approximately 3005 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

DL5 5RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 18
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 7
  • Shield Walk with total crimes: 4

ARROWSMITH SQUARE, DL5 5RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1916.63137.50%
Shoplifting126.3271.43%
Violence and sexual offences103.99-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson33.33-40.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Possession of weapons21.000.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.9716.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.660.00%
Shoplifting72.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3366.67%
Public order31.66200.00%
Other crime11.00-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.98-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour83.99-69.23%
Shoplifting72.6675.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.33-50.00%
Other crime21.00-33.33%
Public order10.67-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2619.63136.36%
Violence and sexual offences138.6530.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.3220.00%
Shoplifting42.00-69.23%
Other crime31.330.00%
Public order31.0050.00%
Other theft21.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.63160.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.32-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.66-16.67%
Other theft53.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.66-16.67%
Burglary31.660.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1513.64200.00%
Violence and sexual offences124.991100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.990.00%
Shoplifting52.00400.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.66-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences11.66-88.89%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-80.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1311.64-43.48%
Violence and sexual offences94.32-18.18%
Shoplifting52.99-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.66100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.67-50.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2315.97130.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.65-31.25%
Shoplifting63.66-33.33%
Other theft22.00100.00%
Bicycle theft20.670.00%
Public order20.67-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.9723.08%
Anti-social behaviour105.32-16.67%
Shoplifting93.3328.57%
Criminal damage and arson52.99400.00%
Public order51.6666.67%
Burglary21.660.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.320.00%
Shoplifting73.990.00%
Other crime32.330.00%
Public order31.000.00%
Other theft11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 202412
June 202413
May 202410
April 202412
March 20241
February 20249
January 202411
December 202316
November 202313

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20248
July 20248
June 202426
May 202411
April 202415
March 20245
February 202413
January 202423
December 202310
November 202312

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 202413
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
December 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 5RB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total18
    Anti-social behaviour8
    Shoplifting8
    Possession of weapons2
  • 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. Wren Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 5. Ramsay Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Welbury Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Warburton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Mellanby Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Liddell Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 10. Swan Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Yacley Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Greathead Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Biscop Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Heild Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Neile Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Felton Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Washington Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Armstrong Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Matthew Close
    Total1
    Other theft1