DL14 6TT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 6TT

DL14 6TT, County Durham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.20 per 1,000 population. This DL14 6TT 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 6TT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 6TT, encompassing approximately 1927 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL14 6TT area, explore the DL14 6TT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DL14 6TT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Cleveland Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2

DL14 6TT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1319.2085.71%
Anti-social behaviour66.750.00%
Vehicle crime43.1133.33%
Violence and sexual offences42.08-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.080.00%
Burglary31.56-57.14%
Public order31.560.00%
Other theft11.560.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.7660.00%
Burglary74.15250.00%
Shoplifting73.63-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.63-40.00%
Public order33.11-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5650.00%
Vehicle crime31.56200.00%
Drugs21.560.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1220.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.23233.33%
Violence and sexual offences55.19-44.44%
Public order42.5933.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.080.00%
Burglary21.04-33.33%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-80.00%
Other theft10.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.16350.00%
Shoplifting84.67166.67%
Vehicle crime54.15-28.57%
Burglary32.59-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.560.00%
Public order31.5650.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-60.00%
Other theft21.040.00%

In May 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime715.05133.33%
Burglary53.63150.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.59150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.59200.00%
Shoplifting31.56-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences21.560.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting810.380.00%
Vehicle crime34.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.560.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.04-80.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.15-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.590.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.9040.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.63200.00%
Other crime33.110.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.04-50.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.9050.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.67-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences22.59-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-33.33%
Burglary21.040.00%
Other theft11.04-50.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.9750.00%
Shoplifting63.11-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.11-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson32.59-25.00%
Other theft21.56-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.52-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.7650.00%
Shoplifting94.6750.00%
Public order64.67500.00%
Other theft53.1166.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.59300.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.080.00%
Burglary32.080.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.970.00%
Shoplifting63.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.110.00%
Other theft32.080.00%
Burglary31.560.00%
Vehicle crime11.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20247
April 20243
March 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20248
July 20245
June 20249
May 20242
April 20242
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20239
September 20236

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 202410
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20245
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 81 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202412
June 20248
May 20243
April 20248
January 20249
December 20236
November 20239
September 20236

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20243

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cleveland Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Bishop Auckland
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Alnwick Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Langley Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. The Copse
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Prescott Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Escomb Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ferguson Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Northumberland Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Walmer Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Dudley Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Barnard Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1