BENBOW WALK, DL14 8LY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 8LY

BENBOW WALK, DL14 8LY, County Durham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.23 per 1,000 population. This DL14 8LY 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 8LY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 8LY, encompassing approximately 1116 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL14 8LY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Cleveland View with total crimes: 5
  • Collingwood Street with total crimes: 2
  • Wilson Avenue with total crimes: 2

BENBOW WALK, DL14 8LY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences715.23-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour46.270.00%
Public order23.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.79-66.67%
Burglary11.790.00%
Shoplifting10.90-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences923.3080.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.0650.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.3833.33%
Shoplifting33.5850.00%
Other theft22.69100.00%
Vehicle crime21.79100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences517.9225.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.48-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.58200.00%
Shoplifting22.690.00%
Drugs11.79-50.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson513.4466.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.4833.33%
Drugs23.580.00%
Shoplifting21.79-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.79-66.67%
Burglary10.900.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting413.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.58-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences32.69-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour32.6950.00%
Vehicle crime12.69-50.00%
Public order10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson76.270.00%
Shoplifting56.270.00%
Burglary44.480.00%
Other crime33.58200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.69100.00%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Public order11.790.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

In March 2024, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime11.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.54200.00%
Anti-social behaviour28.06-33.33%
Public order11.79-50.00%
Burglary10.90-50.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting418.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.58200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.69-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.69200.00%
Vehicle crime22.69100.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Drugs11.790.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.27-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.58-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1022.4042.86%
Public order58.96150.00%
Burglary34.4850.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.69-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6950.00%
Shoplifting12.69-75.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences723.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.270.00%
Shoplifting44.480.00%
Other theft23.580.00%
Public order21.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.790.00%
Burglary21.790.00%
Theft from the person11.790.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20247
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 68 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
September 20237

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245
January 20244
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 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
April 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20243
March 20241
January 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 8LY postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cleveland View
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Collingwood Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wilson Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Greenwells Garth
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Lingmell Dene
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Westerton View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Victoria Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Helmsley Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Howlish View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1