DL5 9BR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL5 9BR

DL5 9BR, County Durham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.20 per 1,000 population. This DL5 9BR 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 9BR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL5 9BR, encompassing approximately 801 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DL5 9BR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lee Green with total crimes: 9
  • Bradford Close with total crimes: 2
  • Walker Lane with total crimes: 2

DL5 9BR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences721.20250.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.7350.00%
Other theft33.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.740.00%
Public order22.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson29.98100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.490.00%
Other theft12.490.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.490.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.97-42.86%
Other crime24.990.00%
Drugs22.490.00%
Public order12.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-50.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Burglary11.250.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.7216.67%
Criminal damage and arson28.730.00%
Burglary12.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.25-85.71%

In April 2024, 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 behaviour719.95133.33%
Violence and sexual offences68.730.00%
Public order27.480.00%
Burglary12.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.74-25.00%

In February 2024, 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 behaviour49.98300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.99-25.00%
Theft from the person13.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.2233.33%
Anti-social behaviour14.99-80.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.25-50.00%
Other theft11.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour514.97150.00%
Violence and sexual offences36.24200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.740.00%
Burglary12.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.25-50.00%

In November 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime27.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Other theft12.490.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 39 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20247
April 20246
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL5 9BR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lee Green
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Bradford Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Walker Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Finchale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Groat Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Skerne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Groat Way
    Total1
    Other theft1