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

Overview of Crime in DL14 8HF

WESTERTON ROAD, DL14 8HF, County Durham has recorded a total of 36 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.28 per 1,000 population. This DL14 8HF 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 8HF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 8HF, encompassing approximately 1482 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

DL14 8HF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chiltern Road with total crimes: 11
  • Cleveland View with total crimes: 5
  • Hambleton Road with total crimes: 3

WESTERTON ROAD, DL14 8HF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1424.2840.00%
Criminal damage and arson119.44120.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.42-42.86%
Other crime22.70100.00%
Shoplifting21.35-33.33%
Other theft11.350.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.23150.00%
Anti-social behaviour76.74-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson54.72-28.57%
Shoplifting33.3750.00%
Vehicle crime22.02100.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour819.5660.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.4016.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.72-42.86%
Shoplifting22.700.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Robbery21.350.00%
Drugs11.35-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.54-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.72100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.050.00%
Drugs23.370.00%
Other crime21.350.00%
Burglary21.35100.00%
Shoplifting21.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.8642.86%
Anti-social behaviour56.74-28.57%
Shoplifting43.37-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.70-70.00%
Public order22.02100.00%
Burglary11.35-75.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1027.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.74600.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.72-12.50%
Shoplifting54.720.00%
Burglary43.370.00%
Vehicle crime32.700.00%
Other crime22.02100.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.7414.29%
Violence and sexual offences15.40-90.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.8466.67%
Anti-social behaviour76.7440.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.72-50.00%
Burglary12.02-50.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson621.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.05150.00%
Shoplifting53.370.00%
Public order33.370.00%
Vehicle crime22.02100.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Possession of weapons11.350.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.12-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour26.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Vehicle crime11.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.880.00%
Public order47.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.700.00%
Other crime22.700.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 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 20242
March 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202410
July 20244
June 20247
May 202410
April 20247
March 20241
February 202410
January 20246
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20247
June 20246
May 20243
April 202410
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 4 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
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
November 20234

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
January 20245
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 2 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
April 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 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 8HF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chiltern Road
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Cleveland View
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Hambleton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Collingwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Wilson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Greenwells Garth
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Westerton View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Fairlawn Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Hartley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Victoria Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Helmsley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Howlish View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Leeholme Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1