BLACKTON CLOSE, DL5 7EY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 7EY

BLACKTON CLOSE, DL5 7EY, County Durham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.53 per 1,000 population. This DL5 7EY 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 7EY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 7EY, encompassing approximately 2308 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 7EY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Silverdale Place with total crimes: 9
  • Greenlee Garth with total crimes: 4
  • Alston Crescent with total crimes: 4

BLACKTON CLOSE, DL5 7EY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.5328.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.9066.67%
Other crime22.170.00%
Shoplifting20.87100.00%
Drugs10.87-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-91.67%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-83.33%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1217.7620.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.20-12.50%
Vehicle crime63.03200.00%
Public order52.6066.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.17-40.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Drugs31.30200.00%
Other theft11.30-66.67%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.73-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences84.33-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson53.47-28.57%
Public order32.1750.00%
Other theft31.30-25.00%
Other crime21.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Drugs10.870.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1520.7966.67%
Violence and sexual offences116.50-62.07%
Criminal damage and arson74.76-36.36%
Burglary53.030.00%
Other theft42.170.00%
Other crime21.73100.00%
Public order20.87-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.87100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2928.59141.67%
Criminal damage and arson1112.56266.67%
Anti-social behaviour94.7650.00%
Burglary53.90400.00%
Public order52.1725.00%
Drugs22.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.43500.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.20-40.00%
Public order42.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour105.2066.67%
Violence and sexual offences24.33-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.99-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.20-64.71%
Criminal damage and arson52.60-28.57%
Public order42.17300.00%
Vehicle crime21.73-33.33%
Burglary10.870.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.36200.00%
Anti-social behaviour177.80142.86%
Criminal damage and arson77.36600.00%
Vehicle crime33.030.00%
Public order11.300.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.80133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.0320.00%
Other theft12.600.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.43-75.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Public order10.43-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Public order21.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 202411
April 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

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

A total of 119 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20248
June 202411
May 202429
April 202412
March 20242
February 202412
January 202418
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 96 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202412
July 202410
June 202415
May 20249
April 20246
March 202410
February 20246
January 202417
December 20237
November 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Silverdale Place
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Greenlee Garth
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Alston Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Hareson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lisle Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Stocks Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Malvern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1