ELMFIELD PLACE, DL5 7BD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 7BD

ELMFIELD PLACE, DL5 7BD, County Durham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.86 per 1,000 population. This DL5 7BD 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 7BD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 7BD, encompassing approximately 1870 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-35.29% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DL5 7BD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kirkstone Place with total crimes: 15
  • Beechfield with total crimes: 5
  • Linden Place with total crimes: 4

ELMFIELD PLACE, DL5 7BD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1120.86-35.29%
Anti-social behaviour65.88-53.85%
Shoplifting53.21400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.67-37.50%
Public order42.67-33.33%
Other crime32.14200.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Bicycle theft11.070.00%
Drugs10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1729.9530.77%
Anti-social behaviour139.09160.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.95166.67%
Public order64.28100.00%
Drugs33.2150.00%
Other theft21.600.00%
Vehicle crime21.07100.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons11.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%
Other crime10.53-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.79-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour56.95-16.67%
Shoplifting42.67300.00%
Public order32.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.60-57.14%
Other crime21.600.00%
Possession of weapons21.070.00%
Drugs21.070.00%
Vehicle crime11.070.00%
Robbery10.530.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.32200.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.6316.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.74100.00%
Burglary23.210.00%
Other theft11.07-50.00%
Shoplifting10.53-75.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson613.37500.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.210.00%
Shoplifting43.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.14-50.00%
Burglary21.600.00%
Other theft21.070.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Drugs10.530.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.74-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.21-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.6550.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.8114.29%
Anti-social behaviour84.28166.67%
Other theft34.28200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Burglary21.600.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.83-30.00%
Shoplifting63.74-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.600.00%
Possession of weapons11.070.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.4411.11%
Shoplifting105.35-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour65.350.00%
Other theft13.210.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1218.720.00%
Violence and sexual offences96.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.21300.00%
Public order22.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.070.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson10.53-66.67%

In September 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
Shoplifting1417.110.00%
Violence and sexual offences77.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Public order11.600.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
February 20249
January 20246
December 202310
November 202312
September 202314

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202417
June 202413
May 202418
April 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 202310
November 20239
September 20237

A total of 3 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
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202413
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
March 20246
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 7BD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kirkstone Place
    Total15
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other crime2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. Beechfield
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Other theft1
  • 3. Linden Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. Whinlatter Place
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Williamfield Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newton Aycliffe
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Eskdale Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Oakfield
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Elmfield Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Crosby Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1