COLBURN AVENUE, DL5 7HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 7HX

COLBURN AVENUE, DL5 7HX, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.73 per 1,000 population. This DL5 7HX 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 7HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 7HX, encompassing approximately 1486 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL5 7HX 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

COLBURN AVENUE, DL5 7HX 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 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.69100.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.67-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.350.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.38100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69-33.33%
Other theft11.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.670.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.380.00%
Burglary32.0250.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.02-88.89%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.18350.00%
Anti-social behaviour312.11200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0250.00%
Public order22.020.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Other theft11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.690.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.7320.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.040.00%
Public order12.020.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Public order10.670.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.380.00%
Vehicle crime22.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Other crime11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 202418
April 20244
February 20246
January 20245
November 20233

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 18 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL5 7HX 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. Chestnut Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Elwick Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1