BARRINGTON ROAD, DL5 7AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 7AQ

BARRINGTON ROAD, DL5 7AQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.00 per 1,000 population. This DL5 7AQ 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 7AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 7AQ, encompassing approximately 3083 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

DL5 7AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • Beechfield with total crimes: 5
  • Wright Close with total crimes: 5

BARRINGTON ROAD, DL5 7AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.0050.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.92-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.92-44.44%
Public order31.62-40.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.97-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.97-33.33%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.95-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour93.24-30.77%
Shoplifting62.92500.00%
Public order51.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Other theft31.30200.00%
Vehicle crime30.970.00%
Other crime10.97-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1313.62333.33%
Violence and sexual offences114.22-8.33%
Public order53.57400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6233.33%
Other crime31.30200.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.32-66.67%
Other theft10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.76-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.89-50.00%
Shoplifting30.97-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.97-66.67%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other theft10.65-66.67%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.920.00%
Shoplifting61.950.00%
Other theft31.950.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour92.92200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.0542.86%
Shoplifting73.2416.67%
Other theft42.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.4375.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.270.00%
Shoplifting62.27-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting149.73-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences74.54-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.27-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.30-77.78%
Other theft10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1513.9525.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences82.92-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour62.59-45.45%
Bicycle theft21.950.00%
Burglary10.65-50.00%
Public order10.32-83.33%
Other theft10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1818.490.00%
Shoplifting125.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.890.00%
Public order63.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.950.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Other crime20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 79 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20246
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
February 20247
January 20246
December 202314
November 202315
September 202312

A total of 79 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20249
June 202413
May 20243
April 20249
March 20249
February 20243
January 20247
December 20234
November 20236
September 202311

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 107 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 202412
April 202415
February 202410
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
September 202318

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20239
September 20233

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL5 7AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Beechfield
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wright Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. Ashfield
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Silkin Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Ebba Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Stead Close
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Oakfield
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Humphrey Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Ritson Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Crosby Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1