DL14 8JL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 8JL

DL14 8JL, County Durham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 25.53 per 1,000 population. This DL14 8JL 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 8JL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 8JL, encompassing approximately 900 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 8JL 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 8JL 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 offences925.5328.57%
Criminal damage and arson99.99200.00%
Other crime39.99200.00%
Other theft13.330.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%

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 offences717.7675.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.33-50.00%
Other crime13.330.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

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 behaviour622.20200.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.66500.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.6633.33%
Public order24.44100.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Robbery11.110.00%

In June 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 offences312.21-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour23.330.00%
Other crime22.220.00%
Other theft12.220.00%
Drugs11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%
Public order11.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.43100.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.88-50.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.11-66.67%
Public order11.110.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences415.54300.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.44-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.440.00%
Public order13.330.00%
Bicycle theft11.110.00%
Vehicle crime11.110.00%

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 behaviour89.99300.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.88-91.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.98300.00%
Criminal damage and arson413.32100.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.44-33.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour313.3250.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.330.00%
Public order22.220.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Shoplifting11.110.00%

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 offences614.4320.00%
Other theft36.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.22100.00%

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 offences513.32-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.550.00%
Vehicle crime22.220.00%
Burglary12.220.00%
Other crime11.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.110.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1018.870.00%
Public order211.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.220.00%
Theft from the person11.110.00%
Other theft11.110.00%

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 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20244
June 20243
May 20248
April 20244
March 20241
February 202412
January 20243
December 20236
November 20235
September 202310

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 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20231

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 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
March 20248
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 4 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
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL14 8JL 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. Leeholme Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1