DL14 8EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 8EF

DL14 8EF, County Durham has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.16 per 1,000 population. This DL14 8EF 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 8EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 8EF, encompassing approximately 245 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL14 8EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Dixon Way with total crimes: 1
  • Hutchinson Close with total crimes: 1

DL14 8EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18.16-50.00%
Other theft14.080.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.16100.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson18.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.08-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences212.240.00%
Other crime18.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.160.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson212.240.00%
Burglary18.160.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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May 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Dixon Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hutchinson Close
    Total1
    Other theft1