DL5 6DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 6DW

DL5 6DW, County Durham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.30 per 1,000 population. This DL5 6DW 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 6DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 6DW, encompassing approximately 608 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 6DW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Simpasture Gate with total crimes: 4
  • Cumby Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bradford Close with total crimes: 2

DL5 6DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour726.30600.00%
Violence and sexual offences411.50300.00%
Shoplifting36.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.930.00%
Public order11.640.00%

In August 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs29.860.00%
Possession of weapons13.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.64-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences11.64-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences519.72400.00%
Anti-social behaviour38.22200.00%
Public order24.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.290.00%
Shoplifting11.640.00%

In June 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs29.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.290.00%
Public order11.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson16.570.00%
Burglary11.64-50.00%
Public order11.64-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.640.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary211.500.00%
Public order23.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.290.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.640.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.64-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour314.79200.00%
Vehicle crime24.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.29-50.00%
Theft from the person11.640.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Public order11.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.22-33.33%
Shoplifting23.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences311.50200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.93200.00%
Public order14.930.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting716.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.500.00%
Burglary11.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.640.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 19 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
January 20242
November 20237

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

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

MonthCount
February 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL5 6DW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Simpasture Gate
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Cumby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Walker Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Low Moor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Finchale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Watson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Moule Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1