LAMBTON DRIVE, DL14 6LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 6LF

LAMBTON DRIVE, DL14 6LF, County Durham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.81 per 1,000 population. This DL14 6LF 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 6LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 6LF, encompassing approximately 2269 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DL14 6LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wood Square with total crimes: 4
  • Barrington Meadows with total crimes: 2
  • Helena Terrace with total crimes: 2

LAMBTON DRIVE, DL14 6LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences68.81200.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.64-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.76300.00%
Burglary21.76-71.43%
Other theft10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.44-75.00%

In August 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary79.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0825.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.20-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.76-60.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.81200.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.64-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson42.2033.33%
Vehicle crime21.76-50.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.90550.00%
Vehicle crime45.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-33.33%
Burglary20.88-60.00%
Other crime10.88-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%

In May 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary59.25150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.20300.00%
Vehicle crime31.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.32-50.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7650.00%
Burglary21.32100.00%
Vehicle crime20.88100.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.76-50.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.44-50.00%

In February 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime47.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.76-40.00%
Public order21.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.88-50.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.2025.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.20100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.29-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour42.20300.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-50.00%
Other theft10.440.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.570.00%
Burglary25.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Public order10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 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
December 20231

A total of 3 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
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20245
June 202413
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 202313

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20244
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 6LF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wood Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Barrington Meadows
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Helena Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Northumberland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Walmer Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Dudley Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Bolton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Morpeth Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Wordsworth Avenue
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Ruddock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1