WESTERTON ROAD, DL14 8HD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 8HD

WESTERTON ROAD, DL14 8HD, County Durham has recorded a total of 6 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.13 per 1,000 population. This DL14 8HD 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 8HD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 8HD, encompassing approximately 592 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL14 8HD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nottingham Street with total crimes: 2
  • York Close with total crimes: 1
  • Fairlawn Avenue with total crimes: 1

WESTERTON ROAD, DL14 8HD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences210.13-33.33%
Other crime13.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%
Other theft11.690.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.07-33.33%
Other crime13.380.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.13-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.07-33.33%
Public order13.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour418.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.75200.00%
Drugs15.070.00%
Other crime11.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.69-75.00%
Burglary11.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-75.00%
Public order11.690.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour48.44300.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences13.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.69-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.82300.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.380.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Possession of weapons, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson210.130.00%
Possession of weapons13.380.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%
Shoplifting11.690.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.690.00%

In November 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime18.440.00%
Burglary11.690.00%
Vehicle crime11.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231

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

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September 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

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September 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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July 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

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January 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fairlawn Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hartley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Leeholme Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1