DL5 6JA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 6JA

DL5 6JA, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population. This DL5 6JA 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 6JA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 6JA, encompassing approximately 1294 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 6JA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wren Close with total crimes: 3
  • Escomb Close with total crimes: 3
  • Welbury Grove with total crimes: 1

DL5 6JA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.550.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other theft10.770.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.55-71.43%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.95133.33%
Anti-social behaviour15.41-80.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.50400.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.860.00%
Public order12.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.86-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson12.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.41150.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.32-57.14%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.41-30.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.82150.00%
Burglary27.730.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime47.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.090.00%
Other theft13.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20243
April 20247
February 20243
January 20247
December 202310
November 20234

A total of 3 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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wren Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Escomb Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Welbury Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Mellanby Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Felton Close
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Washington Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Armstrong Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Matthew Close
    Total1
    Other theft1