DL14 8PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 8PS

DL14 8PS, County Durham has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 2.79 per 1,000 population. This DL14 8PS 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 8PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 8PS, encompassing approximately 717 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL14 8PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lingmell Dene with total crimes: 1
  • Westerton View with total crimes: 1

DL14 8PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.390.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Bicycle theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.18-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.390.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson25.580.00%
Drugs12.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.39-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.97200.00%
Public order14.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.790.00%
Drugs11.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson12.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.39-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences411.160.00%
Public order35.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 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 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 12 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 1 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL14 8PS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lingmell Dene
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 2. Westerton View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1