LASCELLES AVENUE, DL5 7HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 7HW

LASCELLES AVENUE, DL5 7HW, County Durham has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.56 per 1,000 population. This DL5 7HW 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 7HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 7HW, encompassing approximately 2159 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 7HW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Greenlee Garth with total crimes: 4
  • Russell Court with total crimes: 2
  • Alverton Drive with total crimes: 1

LASCELLES AVENUE, DL5 7HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.56-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.85200.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-85.71%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.4140.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.24-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson12.32-75.00%
Public order10.46-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.6540.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.24-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson42.32-20.00%
Public order31.85200.00%
Other theft21.390.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In June 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary713.89250.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.24-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.320.00%
Other theft22.320.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.46-50.00%
Public order10.46-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.45122.22%
Anti-social behaviour79.26250.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2466.67%
Public order22.32-33.33%
Other theft20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons20.930.00%
Burglary20.93100.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%
Shoplifting10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.72350.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.170.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-60.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.24-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences22.32-71.43%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.65-30.77%
Violence and sexual offences74.17-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.24-20.00%
Public order31.850.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.60225.00%
Violence and sexual offences106.02233.33%
Criminal damage and arson54.630.00%
Other theft32.32200.00%
Vehicle crime31.390.00%
Public order31.39200.00%
Burglary11.390.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.1733.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.85-57.14%
Public order11.390.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20247
June 20245
May 202420
April 20249
March 20242
February 20247
January 202410
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20243
February 20244
January 20245
November 20234

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20247
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249
January 202413
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20247
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting 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 7HW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Greenlee Garth
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Russell Court
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Alverton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hareson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Lisle Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. Chestnut Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Elwick Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Stocks Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1