DL14 7TL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 7TL

DL14 7TL, County Durham has recorded a total of 104 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 34.35 per 1,000 population. This DL14 7TL 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 7TL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 7TL, encompassing approximately 3027 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (115.38% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-35.48% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (150.00% increase)

DL14 7TL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 11
  • Brewer Street with total crimes: 10

DL14 7TL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2834.35115.38%
Violence and sexual offences209.25-35.48%
Criminal damage and arson206.61150.00%
Shoplifting136.6185.71%
Public order74.29600.00%
Burglary62.31-33.33%
Other theft41.9833.33%
Vehicle crime31.320.00%
Other crime10.99-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3127.0829.17%
Anti-social behaviour1310.24-45.83%
Burglary94.29-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.97-20.00%
Shoplifting72.64-56.25%
Drugs42.31300.00%
Vehicle crime31.32-57.14%
Other theft30.990.00%
Other crime20.99-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Public order10.33-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2436.004.35%
Anti-social behaviour247.9360.00%
Shoplifting167.93100.00%
Burglary105.2842.86%
Criminal damage and arson103.30-9.09%
Public order83.3060.00%
Vehicle crime72.64133.33%
Other theft32.31-25.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.7621.05%
Anti-social behaviour157.60-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson114.95-47.62%
Shoplifting83.6333.33%
Burglary72.6440.00%
Public order52.310.00%
Other theft41.6533.33%
Vehicle crime31.32-62.50%
Bicycle theft10.990.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2128.41-8.70%
Violence and sexual offences196.9418.75%
Anti-social behaviour176.2870.00%
Vehicle crime85.6133.33%
Shoplifting62.64-60.00%
Burglary51.980.00%
Public order51.650.00%
Other theft31.650.00%
Other crime20.99100.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2328.071050.00%
Violence and sexual offences167.600.00%
Shoplifting155.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.95-28.57%
Vehicle crime63.30200.00%
Burglary51.980.00%
Public order51.65400.00%
Bicycle theft31.650.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour146.2855.56%
Vehicle crime24.62-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.66-77.78%
Public order10.66-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2823.4516.67%
Anti-social behaviour99.2528.57%
Criminal damage and arson92.97-10.00%
Vehicle crime72.97250.00%
Public order52.31150.00%
Drugs41.65100.00%
Burglary41.3233.33%
Shoplifting21.32-77.78%
Other theft10.66-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.474.35%
Criminal damage and arson107.9325.00%
Shoplifting93.3012.50%
Anti-social behaviour72.97-36.36%
Other theft42.31-20.00%
Burglary31.320.00%
Public order20.99-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.66-50.00%
Drugs20.66100.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2322.13-11.54%
Anti-social behaviour117.6037.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.63-46.67%
Shoplifting82.64-20.00%
Other theft52.64-16.67%
Vehicle crime41.65-20.00%
Burglary31.32-25.00%
Public order30.99-66.67%
Other crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.7444.44%
Criminal damage and arson158.59150.00%
Shoplifting104.9542.86%
Public order93.3080.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.97-27.27%
Other theft62.64200.00%
Vehicle crime51.98400.00%
Burglary41.65-42.86%
Theft from the person11.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.950.00%
Burglary73.630.00%
Shoplifting72.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.310.00%
Public order51.980.00%
Drugs21.650.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 252 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202431
July 202424
June 202423
May 202419
April 202416
February 202428
January 202424
December 202323
November 202326
September 202318

A total of 143 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 202421
April 202423
March 20242
February 20249
January 202410
December 20238
November 202315
September 20236

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202413
July 202424
June 202415
May 202417
April 202410
March 202414
February 20249
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
September 202311

A total of 63 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20234
September 20237

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20243
May 20248
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20234
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20241
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20239
September 20235

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20247
July 202416
June 20248
May 20246
April 202415
February 20242
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310
September 20237

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

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL14 7TL 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. Hawthorn Road
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Brewer Street
    Total10
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Elm Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Cockton Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Albion Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Oxford Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bishop Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Cleveland Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. St Andrew'S Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. St Andrew'S Place
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Blackett Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Waddington Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Linden Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Bishop Auckland
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Railway Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 20. Newgate Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Prince'S Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 22. The Copse
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Prescott Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Escomb Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Ferguson Court
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Barnard Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Fleet Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. South Church Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Laburnum Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Cradock Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1