DL14 6FN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 6FN

DL14 6FN, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.64 per 1,000 population. This DL14 6FN 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 6FN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 6FN, encompassing approximately 2049 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL14 6FN 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 6FN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1014.64150.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.88700.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.90100.00%
Vehicle crime22.930.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%

In August 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 behaviour44.88-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.9550.00%
Burglary21.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.46-77.78%
Other theft10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.39-50.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.46-33.33%
Other theft10.980.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.24-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.39-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour32.93-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Shoplifting10.98-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.88600.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.4133.33%
Burglary41.950.00%
Shoplifting31.950.00%
Vehicle crime21.460.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.46-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.34-60.00%
Vehicle crime31.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.46-66.67%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Public order10.980.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.6866.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.88800.00%
Burglary24.390.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.980.00%
Other theft10.49-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.32-14.29%
Other theft32.93200.00%
Shoplifting21.460.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.950.00%
Drugs10.980.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20243
January 20249
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20249
May 20249
April 202410
February 20244
January 202410
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
December 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20243
April 20244
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 3 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
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL14 6FN 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 Andrew'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. St Andrew'S Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Salisbury Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Thompson Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. South Church Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cradock Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Woodlands Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1