DL14 7DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 7DZ

DL14 7DZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 113 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.04 per 1,000 population. This DL14 7DZ 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 7DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 7DZ, encompassing approximately 2625 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL14 7DZ area, explore the DL14 7DZ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)

DL14 7DZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

DL14 7DZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3143.0447.62%
Violence and sexual offences2011.81-33.33%
Shoplifting197.6290.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.2441.67%
Public order96.48350.00%
Other theft73.43133.33%
Burglary42.67-63.64%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Other crime10.76-66.67%
Robbery10.380.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3035.80-3.23%
Anti-social behaviour2111.43-52.27%
Criminal damage and arson128.00-29.41%
Burglary114.5783.33%
Shoplifting104.19-62.96%
Other theft33.81-25.00%
Other crime31.1450.00%
Public order21.14-81.82%
Vehicle crime20.76-71.43%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4459.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences3116.7672.22%
Shoplifting2711.8128.57%
Criminal damage and arson1710.28112.50%
Public order116.48175.00%
Vehicle crime74.190.00%
Burglary62.670.00%
Other theft42.29100.00%
Drugs31.52200.00%
Robbery21.140.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2232.00-8.33%
Shoplifting218.3890.91%
Violence and sexual offences188.005.88%
Criminal damage and arson86.86-50.00%
Burglary63.0520.00%
Public order42.29-20.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%
Other crime10.38-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2433.90118.18%
Violence and sexual offences179.14-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson166.4877.78%
Shoplifting116.09-47.62%
Vehicle crime64.19-14.29%
Public order52.29-54.55%
Burglary51.900.00%
Other theft21.90-33.33%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2132.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences188.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.86-47.62%
Public order114.191000.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.19800.00%
Vehicle crime73.430.00%
Other theft32.670.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour218.76425.00%
Public order18.00-88.89%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1421.33-36.36%
Public order95.33200.00%
Burglary63.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.2920.00%
Shoplifting62.29-60.00%
Vehicle crime52.2966.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.90-55.56%
Drugs31.52200.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Bicycle theft10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2225.90-35.29%
Shoplifting158.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour95.7128.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.430.00%
Vehicle crime31.900.00%
Other theft31.14-25.00%
Burglary31.1450.00%
Public order31.14-25.00%
Bicycle theft21.140.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3426.66126.67%
Shoplifting912.95-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.4316.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.67-44.44%
Public order41.90-33.33%
Other theft41.52-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.52-57.14%
Burglary21.14-33.33%
Other crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1524.760.00%
Shoplifting125.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.570.00%
Vehicle crime73.430.00%
Other theft62.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.290.00%
Public order62.290.00%
Burglary32.290.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 202411
June 20244
May 20245
April 202411
March 20241
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202430
July 202431
June 202418
May 202417
April 202418
February 202414
January 202422
December 202334
November 202315

A total of 200 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 18.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
July 202444
June 202422
May 202424
April 202411
March 202421
February 20244
January 20249
December 20237
November 20236

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
February 20246
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202412
July 202417
June 20248
May 202416
April 20249
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 151 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 202427
June 202421
May 202411
April 202421
February 20246
January 202415
December 20239
November 202312

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
May 20246
April 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL14 7DZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Shoplifting3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total21
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Saddler Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Surtees Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 6. East Parade
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Adelaide Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Albion Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Oxford Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Bishop Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. West Road
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 12. Raine Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Blackett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Linden Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Bishop Auckland
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Railway Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 17. Newgate Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Waldron Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Prince'S Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 20. The Copse
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. A689
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Hutchinson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Vickers Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Edward Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Gibbon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. George Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Kingsway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Westgate Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1