DL14 6PZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 6PZ

DL14 6PZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.71 per 1,000 population. This DL14 6PZ 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 6PZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 6PZ, encompassing approximately 2989 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL14 6PZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Douthwaite Road with total crimes: 5
  • Wood Square with total crimes: 4
  • Coney Avenue with total crimes: 3

DL14 6PZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.7133.33%
Burglary36.690.00%
Public order31.00-50.00%
Other crime31.00200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.00-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.3787.50%
Anti-social behaviour75.0216.67%
Public order62.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.01-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.04-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.0166.67%
Public order41.6733.33%
Shoplifting21.34100.00%
Possession of weapons20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3717.65%
Public order36.69200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.00-40.00%
Burglary11.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Shoplifting10.33-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.7113.33%
Criminal damage and arson65.6950.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.01-44.44%
Other theft31.6750.00%
Shoplifting31.00-50.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In April 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 offences1513.721400.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.0250.00%
Shoplifting63.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.010.00%
Other theft21.340.00%
Vehicle crime20.67100.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.680.00%
Vehicle crime12.01-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.33-93.75%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.3520.00%
Vehicle crime52.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.670.00%
Other crime21.340.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.36-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour54.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.67-50.00%
Public order31.34200.00%
Burglary11.000.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.71-17.39%
Criminal damage and arson86.3633.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.68200.00%
Robbery12.010.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Other crime10.33-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.690.00%
Other crime32.010.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
January 20243
December 20231

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

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

A total of 166 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 20248
June 202420
May 202417
April 202415
March 20241
February 202416
January 202412
December 202319
November 202323

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20246
June 20243
May 20245
April 20249
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20243
May 20246
April 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
April 20246

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 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 6PZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Douthwaite Road
    Total5
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Wood Square
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Coney Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Lowther Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Percy Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Helena Terrace
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Waine Crescent
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Bowes Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Bolton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Arthur Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Vart Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Ruddock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Taylor Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Archer Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brooklands
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Watling Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Clifford Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1