DL5 6HB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 6HB

DL5 6HB, County Durham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.33 per 1,000 population. This DL5 6HB 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 6HB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 6HB, encompassing approximately 927 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 6HB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Palmer Road with total crimes: 4
  • Anne Swyft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Clarence Chare with total crimes: 2

DL5 6HB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.33125.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.70200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.230.00%
Other theft12.160.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences49.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.31-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.16-50.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences422.64-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.310.00%
Burglary34.3150.00%
Other crime23.23100.00%
Public order22.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime22.16100.00%
Other theft12.160.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.3342.86%
Criminal damage and arson310.7850.00%
Burglary23.23100.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%
Other crime11.080.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour821.56166.67%
Violence and sexual offences78.620.00%
Public order27.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.160.00%
Burglary12.160.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.23-25.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour49.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.31-71.43%
Public order22.16100.00%
Vehicle crime12.160.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.0175.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.55-50.00%
Other crime12.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-50.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.31300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.31100.00%
Burglary12.160.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.86-16.67%
Vehicle crime25.390.00%
Other theft12.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-83.33%
Burglary11.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour617.250.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.470.00%
Other theft16.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20244
May 202410
April 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20248
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Palmer Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Anne Swyft Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 3. Clarence Chare
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Clanny Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Baliol Green
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Surtees Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Lee Green
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Cargill Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Havelock Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1