DL5 7LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 7LF

DL5 7LF, County Durham has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.91 per 1,000 population. This DL5 7LF 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 7LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 7LF, encompassing approximately 1425 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-87.50% decrease)

DL5 7LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Alston Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Stocks Green with total crimes: 1
  • Malvern Way with total crimes: 1

DL5 7LF 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 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.91300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.70-87.50%
Other crime10.700.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.2314.29%
Public order35.61200.00%
Burglary22.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Other theft10.70-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.70-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.52-41.67%
Violence and sexual offences34.91-50.00%
Other theft22.100.00%
Other crime11.40-50.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Public order10.70-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1219.65140.00%
Violence and sexual offences68.42-40.00%
Other crime24.21100.00%
Burglary21.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-33.33%
Other theft21.400.00%
Public order21.40-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.24150.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.0225.00%
Public order43.51300.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.81200.00%
Shoplifting12.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.81-55.56%
Other theft22.810.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.0280.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.31-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.82-54.55%
Violence and sexual offences53.51-44.44%
Public order23.51100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.40-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.70-50.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1121.05120.00%
Violence and sexual offences97.72125.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.310.00%
Vehicle crime24.210.00%
Public order11.400.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.02150.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.51-20.00%
Drugs12.810.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.82-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson33.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10-66.67%
Public order21.400.00%
Burglary11.400.00%
Other theft10.70-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences919.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.310.00%
Other theft34.210.00%
Vehicle crime22.100.00%
Public order21.400.00%
Bicycle theft21.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20246
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 75 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20245
April 20244
March 20249
February 20245
January 202411
December 20235
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 202410
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20249
December 20234
November 20235
September 20239

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
April 20242
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Alston Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Stocks Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Malvern Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other crime1