DL5 6LS, County Durham has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.00 per 1,000 population. This DL5 6LS 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 6LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 6LS, encompassing approximately 285 residents.
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The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:
The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,
In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 7.00 | 0.00% |
In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal damage and arson | 2 | 13.99 | 100.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 7.00 | -50.00% |
| Other theft | 1 | 3.50 | 0.00% |
In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burglary | 2 | 17.49 | 100.00% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 1 | 7.00 | 0.00% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 3.50 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 3.50 | 0.00% |
In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burglary | 1 | 7.00 | 0.00% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 3.50 | -66.67% |
In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3 | 10.50 | 200.00% |
In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 7.00 | -50.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 3.50 | 0.00% |
In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 2 | 20.99 | 100.00% |
| Other theft | 2 | 7.00 | 0.00% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 1 | 7.00 | 0.00% |
| Burglary | 1 | 3.50 | 0.00% |
In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1
| Crime Type | Count | Crime Rate | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 | 3.50 | 0.00% |
A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| August 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| February 2024 | 3 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
| November 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 2 |
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| May 2024 | 2 |
| April 2024 | 1 |
| January 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 1 |
A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| June 2024 | 1 |
| December 2023 | 2 |
A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| May 2024 | 1 |
A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.
| Month | Count |
|---|---|
| December 2023 | 1 |
A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL5 6LS postcode area is presented below.
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |
| Total | 1 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 1 |