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

Overview of Crime in DL14 8HE

WESTERTON ROAD, DL14 8HE, County Durham has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.75 per 1,000 population. This DL14 8HE 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 8HE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 8HE, encompassing approximately 923 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL14 8HE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chiltern Road with total crimes: 11
  • Hereford Street with total crimes: 2
  • Nottingham Street with total crimes: 2

WESTERTON ROAD, DL14 8HE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson822.75166.67%
Violence and sexual offences78.67133.33%
Other crime27.58100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.17-80.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour515.17-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson35.42-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.2550.00%
Other crime13.250.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour619.5050.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.5025.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.42-33.33%
Burglary12.170.00%
Other theft11.080.00%
Bicycle theft11.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson416.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.3333.33%
Violence and sexual offences34.33-57.14%
Other crime23.250.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Burglary11.080.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.0875.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.58-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson23.250.00%
Public order12.170.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.2516.67%
Violence and sexual offences47.58300.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.330.00%
Other crime12.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.080.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.5820.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.50-83.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.5066.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.4233.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour317.3350.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.2550.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime23.250.00%
Burglary12.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Drugs11.080.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Shoplifting11.080.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.9250.00%
Anti-social behaviour26.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Other theft12.170.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences414.080.00%
Other crime24.330.00%
Vehicle crime22.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.170.00%
Burglary12.170.00%
Public order11.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 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.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Chiltern Road
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hereford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Fairlawn Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hartley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Victoria Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Leeholme Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1