DL5 7AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 7AR

DL5 7AR, County Durham has recorded a total of 61 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.22 per 1,000 population. This DL5 7AR 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 7AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 7AR, encompassing approximately 2874 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL5 7AR area, explore the DL5 7AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)

DL5 7AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Oakfield with total crimes: 6
  • Ashfield with total crimes: 6

DL5 7AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1721.22183.33%
Violence and sexual offences165.9160.00%
Burglary75.57600.00%
Shoplifting52.44-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson51.7466.67%
Public order51.7466.67%
Bicycle theft21.740.00%
Other theft20.700.00%
Drugs10.70-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.61-28.57%
Shoplifting93.4828.57%
Anti-social behaviour63.13-50.00%
Public order32.09-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.04-40.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.70-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Drugs20.70100.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1418.79-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.87-20.00%
Public order74.1816.67%
Shoplifting72.44600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.4425.00%
Other theft31.74200.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Other crime11.04-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1517.05400.00%
Violence and sexual offences155.2215.38%
Public order65.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.0933.33%
Other crime31.39200.00%
Burglary21.04100.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.74-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson34.52-50.00%
Shoplifting31.04-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.04-70.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Other theft10.70-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.480.00%
Shoplifting62.090.00%
Public order32.090.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour103.48150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.9677.78%
Shoplifting75.57-12.50%
Other theft42.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.39200.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.70-33.33%
Other crime10.700.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.1350.00%
Shoplifting83.13-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour82.7814.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.78-25.00%
Public order21.04100.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1412.87-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour74.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.09-60.00%
Drugs21.390.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2220.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences127.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.480.00%
Burglary22.440.00%
Bicycle theft20.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
July 202412
June 202415
May 20243
April 202410
March 202410
February 20244
January 20248
December 20237
November 20237

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202410
July 202414
June 202415
May 202413
April 202418
February 202416
January 20249
December 20236
November 202312

A total of 82 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246
February 20247
January 20248
December 202314
November 202322

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
November 20232

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 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 20243
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
December 20231

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Oakfield
    Total6
    Burglary4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Ashfield
    Total6
    Burglary2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Bruce Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 5. Tunstall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Simpasture Gate
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Beechfield
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cumby Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 9. Stephenson Way
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Walker Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 12. Bewick Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Low Moor Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Paulinus Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Wright Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Marshall Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Isherwood Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Merz Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Castlereagh Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lowery Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Watson Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Moule Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1