DL14 6LA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 6LA

DL14 6LA, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.00 per 1,000 population. This DL14 6LA 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 6LA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 6LA, encompassing approximately 2000 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL14 6LA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Square with total crimes: 4
  • Coney Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Barrington Meadows with total crimes: 2

DL14 6LA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0050.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.500.00%
Burglary22.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.00300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0050.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Vehicle crime11.000.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.50100.00%
Public order21.00100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.00-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.00-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.0040.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.50200.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.500.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary56.50400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.500.00%
Public order12.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.50200.00%
Public order11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary11.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.500.00%
Public order21.000.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-71.43%
Burglary11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.0075.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.50150.00%
Burglary12.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.5033.33%
Violence and sexual offences22.00-80.00%
Other theft11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.000.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20245
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 202310

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
November 20232

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wood Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Coney Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Barrington Meadows
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Woodhouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bowes Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Alnwick Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Langley Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dudley Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bolton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Morpeth Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Ruddock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1