DL14 8HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 8HU

DL14 8HU, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.81 per 1,000 population. This DL14 8HU 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 8HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 8HU, encompassing approximately 1052 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DL14 8HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Chiltern Road with total crimes: 11
  • Hambleton Road with total crimes: 3
  • Hereford Street with total crimes: 2

DL14 8HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences922.8128.57%
Criminal damage and arson98.55200.00%
Other crime38.55200.00%
Other theft12.850.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.1575.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.80-40.00%
Other crime12.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%
Drugs10.950.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour819.96100.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.6025.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.7533.33%
Public order23.800.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Robbery10.950.00%

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 arson415.20100.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.80-66.67%
Other crime22.850.00%
Other theft11.900.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Burglary10.950.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences914.25125.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.90-66.67%
Burglary11.900.00%
Public order10.950.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour615.20-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.70300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.800.00%
Public order12.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.950.00%

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 behaviour88.5533.33%
Violence and sexual offences17.60-90.91%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.96266.67%
Anti-social behaviour610.4550.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.7033.33%

In January 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 behaviour413.30100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.8050.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.85-50.00%
Burglary12.850.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Public order10.950.00%
Shoplifting10.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.3520.00%
Other theft35.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.90100.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.750.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.900.00%
Burglary11.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
November 20232

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20249
April 20244
March 20241
February 202411
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20245
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20233

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 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.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20241

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20244
May 20242
April 20246
March 20248
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20232

A total of 2 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

A total of 5 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
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

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

MonthCount
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 8HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Chiltern Road
    Total11
    Criminal damage and arson7
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 2. Hambleton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Hereford Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Nottingham Street
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lincoln Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 6. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairlawn Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Hartley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Victoria Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Leeholme Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1