DL5 7PW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 7PW

DL5 7PW, County Durham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.93 per 1,000 population. This DL5 7PW 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 7PW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 7PW, encompassing approximately 3042 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

DL5 7PW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stainforth Close with total crimes: 4
  • Airton Place with total crimes: 2
  • Hawkshead Place with total crimes: 2

DL5 7PW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences54.93-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.6433.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-57.14%
Other crime10.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.55-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.30-53.33%
Burglary32.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-66.67%
Other crime20.990.00%
Public order20.66-60.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Other theft10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.4436.36%
Anti-social behaviour144.937.69%
Criminal damage and arson94.6028.57%
Public order52.96400.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1314.4662.50%
Violence and sexual offences114.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.6240.00%
Burglary62.300.00%
Other theft21.97-50.00%
Shoplifting10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-50.00%
Public order10.33-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.82-38.89%
Anti-social behaviour83.62-11.11%
Public order52.63400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6425.00%
Other theft41.640.00%
Possession of weapons21.31100.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1814.79350.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.92125.00%
Burglary52.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Shoplifting31.310.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Public order10.330.00%

In March 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 offences42.63-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour41.31-42.86%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.52-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.60-12.50%
Public order52.30400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.6450.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Shoplifting10.66-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.4987.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.9333.33%
Other theft52.630.00%
Burglary21.64100.00%
Shoplifting20.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.66100.00%
Drugs10.660.00%
Public order10.33-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.55-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour62.6320.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.970.00%
Public order41.3133.33%
Shoplifting11.310.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Public order31.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202414
June 202413
May 20248
April 20249
March 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202415
June 202411
May 202411
April 202418
March 20244
February 202414
January 202415
December 20238
November 20239

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20246
April 20245
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

  • 1. Stainforth Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Airton Place
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Hawkshead Place
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Kestrel Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Alverton Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Merlin Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hareson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Lisle Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 9. Aysgarth Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Hawes Place
    Total1
    Public order1