DL5 6SQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 6SQ

DL5 6SQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 172.83 per 1,000 population. This DL5 6SQ 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 6SQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 6SQ, encompassing approximately 57 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 6SQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Angels Close with total crimes: 5
  • Bickford Terrace with total crimes: 5

DL5 6SQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4172.830.00%
Drugs269.130.00%
Vehicle crime234.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.570.00%
Public order117.280.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson117.280.00%

In July 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary151.850.00%
Other theft117.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.28-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2138.26100.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.57100.00%
Burglary134.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.280.00%
Other theft117.280.00%
Vehicle crime117.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour134.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.280.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.280.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime134.570.00%
Other theft117.280.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson234.570.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft2120.980.00%
Vehicle crime234.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences234.570.00%
Burglary134.570.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232

A total of 1 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 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

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Angels Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Bickford Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1