DL14 6EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 6EF

DL14 6EF, County Durham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.66 per 1,000 population. This DL14 6EF 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 6EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 6EF, encompassing approximately 2554 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)

DL14 6EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 11
  • Taylor Road with total crimes: 4
  • Elm Terrace with total crimes: 4

DL14 6EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1315.66116.67%
Violence and sexual offences105.0942.86%
Criminal damage and arson93.92125.00%
Public order33.520.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Burglary20.78-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.00-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour62.7450.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3533.33%
Burglary31.570.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.18-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour43.13-33.33%
Burglary31.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17-57.14%
Other theft21.17100.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.1430.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.0916.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.7450.00%
Burglary42.35300.00%
Other theft11.570.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.57-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson63.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.35-60.00%
Shoplifting21.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.78-50.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.39-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.581300.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.481100.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.70400.00%
Burglary53.920.00%
Vehicle crime41.960.00%
Shoplifting31.570.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.78-93.75%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-85.71%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.9245.45%
Criminal damage and arson76.26-12.50%
Vehicle crime32.74200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Burglary10.78-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.35120.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.3160.00%
Burglary33.1350.00%
Drugs21.170.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson59.00-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences51.96-68.75%
Anti-social behaviour31.96-40.00%
Other theft31.1750.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.350.00%
Other theft21.960.00%
Public order20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 20244
June 20246
May 20244
April 202410
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20243
June 20247
May 20246
April 202412
March 20241
February 20247
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 20248
June 202413
May 202410
April 202414
March 20241
February 202416
January 202411
December 20235
November 202316

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hawthorn Road
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Taylor Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Elm Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 4. St Bedes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. St Andrew'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. St Andrew'S Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Waddington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Linden Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Salisbury Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Mill Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Fleet Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Mcintyre Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. St Cuthberts Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Thompson Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. South Church Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Cradock Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1