WESTLEA AVENUE, DL14 6HE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 6HE

WESTLEA AVENUE, DL14 6HE, County Durham has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.89 per 1,000 population. This DL14 6HE 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 6HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 6HE, encompassing approximately 3582 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (288.89% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (15) incidents (87.50% increase)

DL14 6HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 11
  • Brewer Street with total crimes: 10
  • Rutland Avenue with total crimes: 4

WESTLEA AVENUE, DL14 6HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3522.89288.89%
Violence and sexual offences179.7713.33%
Criminal damage and arson154.7487.50%
Vehicle crime44.190.00%
Burglary41.12-42.86%
Public order21.12100.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.5650.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.19-47.06%
Criminal damage and arson82.51-11.11%
Burglary72.2316.67%
Other theft21.950.00%
Drugs20.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%
Public order10.28-75.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1716.7530.77%
Violence and sexual offences104.74-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson92.79-25.00%
Vehicle crime72.5175.00%
Burglary61.95-25.00%
Public order41.670.00%
Other crime21.12100.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Other theft20.560.00%
Theft from the person10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.14-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson123.63-36.84%
Burglary83.35100.00%
Vehicle crime42.2333.33%
Public order41.1233.33%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Shoplifting20.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1916.47-24.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.19-47.62%
Burglary43.07-63.64%
Public order31.12200.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-50.00%
Shoplifting20.84-66.67%
Other crime10.56-66.67%
Other theft10.280.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2525.962400.00%
Violence and sexual offences216.982000.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.86114.29%
Burglary114.191000.00%
Vehicle crime63.07200.00%
Shoplifting61.670.00%
Bicycle theft41.670.00%
Other crime31.120.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour73.63-30.00%
Vehicle crime21.95-60.00%
Burglary10.56-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.28-95.83%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-92.86%
Public order10.28-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2419.5460.00%
Criminal damage and arson146.7027.27%
Anti-social behaviour103.91100.00%
Burglary52.7925.00%
Public order51.4066.67%
Vehicle crime51.4066.67%
Drugs21.400.00%
Shoplifting20.56-33.33%
Other crime10.560.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Other theft10.28-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.6825.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.1937.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.07-50.00%
Burglary41.400.00%
Public order31.120.00%
Vehicle crime30.84-25.00%
Shoplifting30.84-25.00%
Drugs20.840.00%
Other theft20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.84-52.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.3511.11%
Criminal damage and arson82.79-11.11%
Burglary42.2333.33%
Vehicle crime41.12100.00%
Shoplifting41.12-42.86%
Other theft31.12-40.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2519.2678.57%
Anti-social behaviour96.98-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.51-10.00%
Shoplifting72.5116.67%
Other theft51.950.00%
Public order51.4066.67%
Burglary31.40-40.00%
Drugs20.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.56-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.560.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.350.00%
Shoplifting62.790.00%
Burglary51.670.00%
Drugs31.400.00%
Vehicle crime30.840.00%
Public order30.840.00%
Robbery10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 20249
July 202417
June 202413
May 202415
April 202415
March 20247
February 202410
January 20245
December 202310
November 20239
September 202312

A total of 141 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 202419
April 202425
March 20241
February 202414
January 202411
December 20238
November 20239
September 202310

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202415
July 202410
June 202422
May 202411
April 202421
March 20241
February 202424
January 202415
December 202312
November 202325
September 202314

A total of 9 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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20247
June 20244
May 20243
April 20246
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244
April 202411
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233
September 20235

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
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20234
November 20237
September 20236

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hawthorn Road
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Brewer Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Rutland Avenue
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Taylor Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Elm Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 6. Peacock Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Bell Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 8. Seymour Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Cockton Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Bedes Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Albion Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Beechwood Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 13. Ravensworth Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Tivoli Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Cleveland Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. St Andrew'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. St Andrew'S Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Blackett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Waddington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Linden Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 22. Bishop Auckland
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 23. Beaumont Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Barnard Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Fleet Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Mcintyre Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. St Cuthberts Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Thompson Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. South Church Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 30. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1