DL14 8DY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 8DY

DL14 8DY, County Durham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.26 per 1,000 population. This DL14 8DY 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 8DY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 8DY, encompassing approximately 676 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL14 8DY Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • John Street with total crimes: 2
  • Deanery Court with total crimes: 2

DL14 8DY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.26200.00%
Vehicle crime28.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.96-66.67%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson417.74-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.9150.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.430.00%
Drugs12.960.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson516.26-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences27.39-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.96100.00%
Other theft12.960.00%
Public order11.480.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson617.7450.00%
Violence and sexual offences38.870.00%
Burglary14.430.00%
Public order11.48-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson425.13-33.33%
Public order35.91200.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.43-25.00%
Other crime24.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.96-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%
Burglary11.48-50.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson625.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences48.87300.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.91100.00%
Burglary22.960.00%
Public order12.960.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.91-50.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.480.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson213.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.96-66.67%
Other theft12.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.480.00%
Burglary11.480.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.48-75.00%
Other crime11.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.6920.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.87-20.00%
Burglary15.91-50.00%
Robbery11.480.00%
Drugs11.480.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson641.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.870.00%
Public order57.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences57.390.00%
Burglary27.390.00%
Theft from the person12.960.00%
Other theft11.480.00%
Shoplifting11.480.00%
Other crime11.480.00%
Possession of weapons11.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
January 20242
November 20236

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
November 20235

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL14 8DY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. John Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Deanery Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Addison Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1