DL14 6RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 6RB

DL14 6RB, County Durham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This DL14 6RB 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 6RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 6RB, encompassing approximately 2727 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (6.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DL14 6RB 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 6RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.736.67%
Burglary35.87200.00%
Other crime31.10200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.10-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-57.14%
Public order21.10-60.00%
Other theft10.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-66.67%

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 offences1515.4050.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.5016.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.5775.00%
Public order52.5725.00%
Vehicle crime31.83200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.90-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour63.6750.00%
Public order42.20300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.470.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.3728.57%
Criminal damage and arson46.60-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.4733.33%
Public order11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.37-75.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.6316.67%
Criminal damage and arson55.1325.00%
Other theft41.83300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.47-57.14%
Other crime11.100.00%
Burglary10.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.101100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.4040.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.570.00%
Shoplifting41.470.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.5725.00%
Vehicle crime11.83-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.37-92.31%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.838.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.7775.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.570.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Other crime21.10100.00%
Public order20.73-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.73100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Burglary10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.90-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.40-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-50.00%
Public order31.47200.00%
Burglary11.100.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.47-28.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.93400.00%
Public order11.830.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.6638.89%
Criminal damage and arson69.17100.00%
Other crime32.2050.00%
Other theft21.10100.00%
Burglary10.73-50.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.37-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Other crime20.730.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Drugs10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 172 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202415
July 202410
June 202418
May 202414
April 202412
March 20241
February 202413
January 202412
December 202318
November 202325
September 202318

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
February 20247
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
September 20233

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20244

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL14 6RB 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. St Mary'S Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Woodhouse Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Weardale Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bowes Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Bolton Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Vart Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 11. Ruddock Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Taylor Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Richardson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. St Luke'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Archer Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Farm Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shipley Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Horsley Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1