DL5 6UR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 6UR

DL5 6UR, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.02 per 1,000 population. This DL5 6UR 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 6UR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 6UR, encompassing approximately 1284 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL5 6UR area, explore the DL5 6UR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

DL5 6UR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakfield with total crimes: 6
  • Beechfield with total crimes: 3
  • Cumby Road with total crimes: 3

DL5 6UR 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 Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour714.020.00%
Burglary45.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.11300.00%
Shoplifting23.11-50.00%
Public order11.560.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting48.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.11100.00%
Public order11.56-75.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order49.34300.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.11200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.34-75.00%
Other theft11.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.2325.00%
Drugs23.890.00%
Other crime11.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%
Burglary10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.2333.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Other theft12.340.00%
Shoplifting10.78-75.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.900.00%
Shoplifting43.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.11200.00%
Public order12.340.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.340.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting59.34-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour33.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.34-50.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting66.23-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences24.67-60.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.46-10.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.0125.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.89100.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson47.79300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.110.00%
Burglary10.780.00%

In October 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Oakfield
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beechfield
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Cumby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. School Aycliffe Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Rowan Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lowery Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Watson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1