DL14 7TF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 7TF

DL14 7TF, County Durham has recorded a total of 114 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.38 per 1,000 population. This DL14 7TF 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 7TF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 7TF, encompassing approximately 2356 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-44.12% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (90.00% increase)

DL14 7TF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15

DL14 7TF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3548.3816.67%
Violence and sexual offences1914.85-44.12%
Shoplifting198.0690.00%
Criminal damage and arson158.067.14%
Public order96.37200.00%
Other theft73.82133.33%
Burglary42.97-60.00%
Vehicle crime21.70100.00%
Other crime10.85-66.67%
Robbery10.420.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3445.8317.24%
Anti-social behaviour3014.43-36.17%
Criminal damage and arson1412.73-17.65%
Burglary105.94100.00%
Shoplifting104.24-64.29%
Public order34.24-72.73%
Other theft31.270.00%
Other crime31.2750.00%
Vehicle crime11.27-83.33%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4765.35113.64%
Violence and sexual offences2919.9552.63%
Shoplifting2812.3133.33%
Criminal damage and arson1711.8888.89%
Public order117.21266.67%
Vehicle crime64.670.00%
Burglary52.55-16.67%
Drugs32.12200.00%
Other theft31.2750.00%
Robbery21.270.00%
Other crime20.85100.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

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 behaviour2236.07-15.38%
Shoplifting219.3475.00%
Violence and sexual offences198.91-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson98.06-40.00%
Burglary63.8250.00%
Public order32.55-50.00%
Other theft21.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2641.1685.71%
Violence and sexual offences2111.0310.53%
Criminal damage and arson158.91114.29%
Shoplifting126.37-42.86%
Public order65.09-50.00%
Vehicle crime62.55-14.29%
Burglary42.550.00%
Other theft41.700.00%
Other crime21.700.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2137.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences198.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour148.06-30.00%
Public order125.941100.00%
Vehicle crime75.09600.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.97600.00%
Other theft42.970.00%
Bicycle theft21.700.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Drugs10.850.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour209.76185.71%
Public order18.49-90.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1425.46-48.15%
Public order105.94233.33%
Burglary74.24133.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.97-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson62.9720.00%
Shoplifting62.55-60.00%
Vehicle crime42.5533.33%
Drugs31.7050.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Other theft10.42-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2732.68-22.86%
Shoplifting1511.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour136.3785.71%
Criminal damage and arson55.520.00%
Vehicle crime32.12-25.00%
Other theft31.270.00%
Burglary31.2750.00%
Public order31.27-57.14%
Drugs21.270.00%
Robbery10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3531.83150.00%
Shoplifting914.85-35.71%
Public order73.82-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.97-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.97-37.50%
Vehicle crime42.12-50.00%
Other theft31.70-50.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Other crime10.850.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1430.980.00%
Shoplifting145.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.940.00%
Public order84.240.00%
Vehicle crime83.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.400.00%
Other theft63.400.00%
Burglary42.550.00%
Theft from the person11.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236

A total of 73 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 202411
June 20243
May 20246
April 202412
March 20241
February 202410
January 20243
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 231 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202434
July 202429
June 202419
May 202421
April 202419
February 202414
January 202427
December 202335
November 202314

A total of 231 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202430
July 202447
June 202422
May 202426
April 202414
March 202420
February 20247
January 202413
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
February 20247
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202410
July 202428
June 202421
May 202412
April 202421
February 20246
January 202415
December 20239
November 202314

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202417
June 20249
May 202415
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 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 20242
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 4.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20242
December 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 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 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total24
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total23
    Anti-social behaviour13
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 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. Bishop Auckland
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. Railway Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 16. Newgate Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Waldron Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Prince'S Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. A689
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Hutchinson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Vickers Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Edward Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Gibbon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. George Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Kingsway
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Westgate Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. The Dell
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1