DL14 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14

DL14, County Durham has recorded a total of 613 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this DL14 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around DL14, encompassing approximately 37846 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (152) incidents (2.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (147) incidents (58.06% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (93) incidents (32.86% increase)

DL14 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 76
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 32

DL14 Crime Map

Postcodes in DL14

The postcode district are associated with the DL14, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The DL14 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 152 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 147 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15216.202.70%
Anti-social behaviour1474.0258.06%
Criminal damage and arson933.8832.86%
Shoplifting612.465.17%
Public order431.6143.33%
Vehicle crime331.1494.12%
Burglary230.870.00%
Other theft180.610.00%
Drugs140.48180.00%
Other crime100.37-16.67%
Possession of weapons80.2660.00%
Robbery60.210.00%
Theft from the person30.16200.00%
Bicycle theft20.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 148 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 93 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14812.743.50%
Anti-social behaviour933.91-11.43%
Criminal damage and arson702.46-12.50%
Shoplifting581.853.57%
Public order301.53-6.25%
Burglary230.79-28.12%
Other theft180.6112.50%
Vehicle crime170.48-37.04%
Other crime120.459.09%
Drugs50.32-16.67%
Possession of weapons50.13-16.67%
Bicycle theft20.130.00%
Theft from the person10.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 105 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14313.584.38%
Anti-social behaviour1053.781.94%
Criminal damage and arson802.77-3.61%
Shoplifting562.111.82%
Burglary321.483.23%
Public order320.8545.45%
Vehicle crime270.85-15.62%
Other theft160.7123.08%
Other crime110.420.00%
Drugs60.29100.00%
Possession of weapons60.16500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 137 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 103 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13713.191041.67%
Anti-social behaviour1033.6241.10%
Criminal damage and arson832.722666.67%
Shoplifting552.190.00%
Vehicle crime321.45433.33%
Burglary310.851450.00%
Public order220.822100.00%
Other theft130.580.00%
Other crime110.341000.00%
Bicycle theft70.290.00%
Drugs30.180.00%
Possession of weapons10.080.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour732.59-16.09%
Violence and sexual offences121.93-91.78%
Vehicle crime60.32-79.31%
Criminal damage and arson30.16-95.38%
Burglary20.08-91.30%
Public order10.05-96.30%
Other crime10.03-92.86%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 146 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 87 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14611.8616.80%
Anti-social behaviour873.86-20.91%
Criminal damage and arson652.304.84%
Shoplifting321.72-34.69%
Vehicle crime290.85-3.33%
Public order270.77-10.00%
Burglary230.710.00%
Other crime140.61133.33%
Other theft110.37-54.17%
Drugs80.29-20.00%
Possession of weapons40.21100.00%
Bicycle theft20.110.00%
Robbery10.05-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 125 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 110 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12512.55-20.89%
Anti-social behaviour1103.3042.86%
Criminal damage and arson622.9126.53%
Shoplifting491.6422.50%
Vehicle crime301.2957.89%
Public order300.79-9.09%
Other theft240.790.00%
Burglary230.6327.78%
Drugs100.61100.00%
Other crime60.26-14.29%
Possession of weapons20.160.00%
Robbery20.05-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.050.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 158 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 77 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15811.521.28%
Anti-social behaviour774.17-1.28%
Criminal damage and arson492.03-15.52%
Shoplifting401.2917.65%
Public order331.063.12%
Other theft240.87-7.69%
Vehicle crime190.63-24.00%
Burglary180.50-37.93%
Other crime70.48-41.67%
Drugs50.18-28.57%
Robbery30.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.08-50.00%
Theft from the person10.05-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 156 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 78 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15612.31-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour784.124.00%
Criminal damage and arson582.060.00%
Shoplifting341.53-24.44%
Public order320.90-25.58%
Burglary290.85-6.45%
Other theft260.77-13.33%
Vehicle crime250.6938.89%
Other crime120.6633.33%
Drugs70.32-58.82%
Possession of weapons40.18-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.1150.00%
Theft from the person20.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 192 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 75 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19214.032.13%
Anti-social behaviour755.07-7.41%
Criminal damage and arson581.98-18.31%
Shoplifting451.5340.62%
Public order431.1995.45%
Burglary311.1455.00%
Other theft300.8220.00%
Vehicle crime180.79-35.71%
Drugs170.4870.00%
Other crime90.4512.50%
Possession of weapons50.2466.67%
Theft from the person40.13100.00%
Bicycle theft20.11-50.00%
Robbery20.050.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 188 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 81 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18813.11-9.62%
Anti-social behaviour814.97-3.57%
Criminal damage and arson712.142.90%
Shoplifting321.88-47.54%
Vehicle crime280.8527.27%
Other theft250.748.70%
Public order220.66-26.67%
Burglary200.585.26%
Drugs100.5311.11%
Other crime80.26-33.33%
Bicycle theft40.21-20.00%
Possession of weapons30.11-40.00%
Theft from the person20.08100.00%
Robbery20.050.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 208 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 84 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20814.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour845.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson692.220.00%
Shoplifting611.820.00%
Public order301.610.00%
Other theft230.790.00%
Vehicle crime220.610.00%
Burglary190.580.00%
Other crime120.500.00%
Drugs90.320.00%
Possession of weapons50.240.00%
Bicycle theft50.130.00%
Theft from the person10.130.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 92.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 147 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024147
June 202493
May 2024105
April 2024103
March 202473
February 202487
January 2024110
December 202377
November 202378
September 202375
August 202381
July 202384

A total of 345 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202443
June 202430
May 202432
April 202422
March 20241
February 202427
January 202430
December 202333
November 202332
September 202343
August 202322
July 202330

A total of 1765 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 147.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2024152
June 2024148
May 2024143
April 2024137
March 202412
February 2024146
January 2024125
December 2023158
November 2023156
September 2023192
August 2023188
July 2023208

A total of 274 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202423
May 202432
April 202431
March 20242
February 202423
January 202423
December 202318
November 202329
September 202331
August 202320
July 202319

A total of 761 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 63.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 93 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202493
June 202470
May 202480
April 202483
March 20243
February 202465
January 202462
December 202349
November 202358
September 202358
August 202371
July 202369

A total of 94 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
February 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 20237
September 202317
August 202310
July 20239

A total of 523 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 47.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202461
June 202458
May 202456
April 202455
February 202432
January 202449
December 202340
November 202334
September 202345
August 202332
July 202361

A total of 14 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 286 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202417
May 202427
April 202432
March 20246
February 202429
January 202430
December 202319
November 202325
September 202318
August 202328
July 202322

A total of 45 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 20246
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
September 20235
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
April 20247
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 113 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202412
May 202411
April 202411
March 20241
February 202414
January 20246
December 20237
November 202312
September 20239
August 20238
July 202312

A total of 228 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202418
May 202416
April 202413
February 202411
January 202424
December 202324
November 202326
September 202330
August 202325
July 202323

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
September 20232
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL14 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total76
    Shoplifting26
    Anti-social behaviour19
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Public order6
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Burglary2
    Drugs2
    Other crime2
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total35
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order3
    Other crime2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total32
    Shoplifting17
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Boddy Street
    Total23
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences7
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Burglary1
  • 5. Petrol Station
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order2
    Drugs1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Public order1
  • 7. East Parade
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Westgate Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Leven Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Heslop Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Fieldon Drive
    Total7
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 12. Tivoli Place
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Bishop Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 14. Great Gates
    Total7
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Dale Street
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Chapel Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 17. Prince'S Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Chiltern Road
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Market Place
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 20. Sycamore Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences5
  • 21. Linden Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Kitchen Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 23. Lime Grove
    Total4
    Possession of weapons2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Meadow View
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Laburnum Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 26. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 27. Bell Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Cockton Hill Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 29. Vickers Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Crew Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1