HEREFORD STREET, DL14 8HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 8HX

HEREFORD STREET, DL14 8HX, County Durham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.46 per 1,000 population. This DL14 8HX 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 8HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 8HX, encompassing approximately 852 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 (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DL14 8HX 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

HEREFORD STREET, DL14 8HX 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 arson823.46166.67%
Violence and sexual offences79.380.00%
Other crime38.21200.00%
Other theft13.520.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.2575.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.21-50.00%
Other crime13.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.17-83.33%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour622.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.04100.00%
Violence and sexual offences47.04100.00%
Public order24.69100.00%
Burglary12.350.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson315.2550.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52200.00%
Other crime23.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.35-60.00%
Other theft12.350.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Public order11.170.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences510.5666.67%
Criminal damage and arson25.86100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.35-66.67%
Public order11.170.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.56200.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.52-50.00%
Public order13.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%

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 behaviour68.21200.00%
Violence and sexual offences17.04-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.42166.67%
Criminal damage and arson49.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour24.69100.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson314.08200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.52-50.00%
Public order23.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.350.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Shoplifting11.170.00%

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 offences611.73200.00%
Other theft37.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.520.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29.38-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour22.350.00%
Other crime12.350.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.170.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences716.420.00%
Other theft28.210.00%
Public order22.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 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 20231

A total of 55 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 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 20246
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
December 20233
September 20232

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20246
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 8HX 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. Lincoln Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. York Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairlawn Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Hartley Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Leeholme Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1