DL5 5RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 5RT

DL5 5RT, County Durham has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 29.13 per 1,000 population. This DL5 5RT 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 5RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 5RT, encompassing approximately 2883 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (26) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL5 5RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • Greenwell Road with total crimes: 9

DL5 5RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2629.1344.44%
Shoplifting179.026.25%
Criminal damage and arson145.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences144.86-30.00%
Public order44.86-33.33%
Other theft41.39100.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.36150.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.94-14.29%
Shoplifting166.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.55-22.22%
Public order62.43500.00%
Bicycle theft22.08100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%
Other crime20.69100.00%
Drugs10.69-50.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2122.545.00%
Shoplifting167.28128.57%
Criminal damage and arson95.5512.50%
Violence and sexual offences83.12-52.94%
Other theft22.77-50.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.35-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2021.85-13.04%
Violence and sexual offences176.9413.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.900.00%
Shoplifting72.77-61.11%
Public order62.43-14.29%
Other theft42.08-20.00%
Robbery11.390.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2329.1327.78%
Shoplifting187.9828.57%
Violence and sexual offences156.24-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson85.2060.00%
Public order72.7775.00%
Other theft52.43400.00%
Burglary41.73300.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1820.8180.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.24700.00%
Shoplifting145.551300.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.860.00%
Public order41.730.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour104.86-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences23.47-89.47%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Shoplifting10.35-91.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1922.2072.73%
Anti-social behaviour186.59-35.71%
Shoplifting126.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.16-55.56%
Public order31.39-50.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Bicycle theft20.690.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2823.9355.56%
Violence and sexual offences119.71-38.89%
Criminal damage and arson93.8128.57%
Shoplifting83.12-50.00%
Public order62.77-14.29%
Bicycle theft22.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1827.4012.50%
Anti-social behaviour186.24-10.00%
Shoplifting166.2414.29%
Public order75.55250.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.43-46.15%
Burglary42.43300.00%
Other theft31.39200.00%
Drugs31.040.00%
Other crime11.04-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2025.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences166.940.00%
Shoplifting145.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.860.00%
Other crime44.510.00%
Theft from the person21.390.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20247
July 20249
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 202313

A total of 220 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202418
July 202421
June 202420
May 202423
April 202418
March 202410
February 202418
January 202428
December 202318
November 202320

A total of 156 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202420
July 20248
June 202417
May 202415
April 202416
March 20242
February 202419
January 202411
December 202318
November 202316

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20244
February 20243
January 20246
December 20237
November 20232

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
December 20233

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202416
July 202416
June 20247
May 202418
April 202414
March 20241
February 202412
January 20248
December 202316
November 202314

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting11
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total20
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 3. Greenwell Road
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total7
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Shield Walk
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Faulkner Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Faber Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Henson Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Bertie Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Webb Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Dalton Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Isherwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Lumley Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Sheraton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Sheraton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Biscop Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Heild Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Central Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1