DL5 5RD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 5RD

DL5 5RD, County Durham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.59 per 1,000 population. This DL5 5RD crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL5 postcode area, which has experienced 325 crimes and a crime rate of 10.98 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL5 5RD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 5RD, encompassing approximately 3021 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (27.27% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 5RD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Liddell Close with total crimes: 6
  • Eden Road with total crimes: 3

DL5 5RD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.5927.27%
Anti-social behaviour74.63-41.67%
Shoplifting62.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9966.67%
Public order21.660.00%
Other crime10.66-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1213.24-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences113.97-26.67%
Shoplifting63.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.99-50.00%
Public order20.99-50.00%
Other crime20.66-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2118.8790.91%
Violence and sexual offences156.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.9750.00%
Public order41.99100.00%
Other crime31.320.00%
Shoplifting30.99-72.73%
Burglary20.99-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.97-15.38%
Shoplifting113.64120.00%
Burglary43.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.32-33.33%
Other theft21.320.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1312.91116.67%
Violence and sexual offences124.301100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.970.00%
Shoplifting51.99400.00%
Public order21.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.98-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.99-87.50%
Other theft10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour129.93-47.83%
Violence and sexual offences83.97-27.27%
Shoplifting42.65-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.32100.00%
Public order20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
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 behaviour2315.23109.09%
Violence and sexual offences117.61-21.43%
Shoplifting63.64-25.00%
Public order21.990.00%
Other theft20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.66-80.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.907.69%
Anti-social behaviour114.63-8.33%
Shoplifting83.6460.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.650.00%
Public order21.66-33.33%
Burglary10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

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 offences1312.9185.71%
Anti-social behaviour124.30-7.69%
Shoplifting53.9725.00%
Other crime31.660.00%
Public order30.9950.00%
Other theft10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.320.00%
Burglary42.320.00%
Shoplifting41.320.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Drugs20.660.00%
Other theft10.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
September 20237

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

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 118 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202411
June 202415
May 202412
April 202412
March 20241
February 20248
January 202411
December 202314
November 202313
September 20237

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202412
June 202421
May 202411
April 202413
March 20246
February 202412
January 202423
December 202311
November 202312
September 202313

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20246
June 20243
May 202411
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
September 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20232

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
December 20231
September 20234

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Liddell Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Eden Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Swan Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Biscop Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Auckland Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Shield Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Fowler Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Hatfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wilkinson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greathead Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sheraton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Heild Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Auckland Mews
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Lamb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1