HELENA TERRACE, DL14 6BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 6BP

HELENA TERRACE, DL14 6BP, County Durham has recorded a total of 74 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.67 per 1,000 population. This DL14 6BP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL14 postcode area, which has experienced 555 crimes and a crime rate of 14.66 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL14 6BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 6BP, encompassing approximately 3761 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (130.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

DL14 6BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brewer Street with total crimes: 10
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 5
  • Wood Square with total crimes: 4

HELENA TERRACE, DL14 6BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2319.67130.00%
Violence and sexual offences226.1157.14%
Criminal damage and arson95.8550.00%
Burglary62.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime51.59400.00%
Other theft21.33-33.33%
Public order20.53-60.00%
Shoplifting20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.72-54.55%
Burglary92.6628.57%
Criminal damage and arson62.39-57.14%
Public order51.59-28.57%
Other theft31.330.00%
Drugs30.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-80.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2219.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson145.8516.67%
Violence and sexual offences143.72-41.67%
Public order73.7275.00%
Burglary71.86133.33%
Vehicle crime51.86-37.50%
Shoplifting21.33100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.08140.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.38-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour113.19-21.43%
Vehicle crime82.9233.33%
Public order42.1333.33%
Burglary31.06-50.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1416.22-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson143.72-17.65%
Violence and sexual offences103.72-47.37%
Burglary62.66-25.00%
Vehicle crime61.5950.00%
Other theft41.59100.00%
Other crime31.0650.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Shoplifting10.80-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1919.14850.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour154.52114.29%
Burglary83.99700.00%
Vehicle crime42.1333.33%
Other theft21.060.00%
Shoplifting20.530.00%
Bicycle theft20.530.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.46-63.16%
Vehicle crime31.86-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences20.80-92.86%
Burglary10.53-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2821.00133.33%
Anti-social behaviour197.44137.50%
Criminal damage and arson115.0522.22%
Vehicle crime82.92100.00%
Public order42.130.00%
Drugs31.060.00%
Other crime20.800.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.37-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.1912.50%
Anti-social behaviour82.39-33.33%
Public order42.13100.00%
Vehicle crime41.0633.33%
Other theft11.06-50.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.49-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.19-27.27%
Vehicle crime32.130.00%
Burglary30.80200.00%
Other theft20.80-71.43%
Public order20.53-33.33%
Robbery10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.9757.14%
Anti-social behaviour92.92-18.18%
Other theft72.39250.00%
Vehicle crime31.860.00%
Public order30.80200.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Other crime20.530.00%
Drugs10.53-50.00%
Burglary10.27-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.920.00%
Burglary41.860.00%
Vehicle crime31.060.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Robbery20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20247
June 20243
May 20246
April 20248
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202414
June 202412
May 202414
April 202417
February 202411
January 20249
December 20238
November 202311
September 20237

A total of 53 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20248
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20237
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 211 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
July 202414
June 202424
May 202410
April 202419
March 20242
February 202428
January 202412
December 202316
November 202330
September 202320

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 161 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202410
July 202422
June 202411
May 202414
April 202415
March 20247
February 202419
January 20248
December 202312
November 20239
September 202311

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
November 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
February 20243
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL14 6BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brewer Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Wood Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Rutland Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Coney Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Peacock Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Percy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bell Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 9. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Cockton Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Helena Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Waine Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 13. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Ravensworth Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Tivoli Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cleveland Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Waddington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Bowes Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Prescott Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Ferguson Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Northumberland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Walmer Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. Dudley Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Bolton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 25. Morpeth Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 26. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Arthur Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Vart Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. Ruddock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Clifford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1