DL14 8US Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 8US

DL14 8US, County Durham has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.77 per 1,000 population. This DL14 8US 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 8US crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 8US, encompassing approximately 709 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)

DL14 8US Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heslop Street with total crimes: 7
  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • John Street with total crimes: 2

DL14 8US Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1226.7750.00%
Vehicle crime216.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.82-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour22.82-66.67%
Other crime12.82-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences838.04-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson711.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.86100.00%
Other crime28.450.00%
Vehicle crime22.82100.00%
Drugs12.820.00%
Robbery11.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences936.63125.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.86200.00%
Public order34.23200.00%
Other theft24.230.00%
Vehicle crime12.820.00%
Burglary11.410.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson721.13-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences49.86-55.56%
Burglary15.640.00%
Public order11.41-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences936.6380.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.6814.29%
Public order311.27200.00%
Other crime24.230.00%
Burglary12.82-50.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson731.000.00%
Violence and sexual offences59.86400.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.040.00%
Other crime25.640.00%
Burglary22.820.00%
Public order12.820.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.64-50.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour416.9133.33%
Violence and sexual offences25.64-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson22.82-71.43%
Drugs12.820.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Public order11.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences932.41-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson712.6875.00%
Anti-social behaviour39.86-75.00%
Burglary14.23-50.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1653.546.67%
Anti-social behaviour1222.5420.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.91-42.86%
Burglary25.64100.00%
Robbery12.820.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Public order11.41-87.50%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1567.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour1021.130.00%
Public order814.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.270.00%
Other theft29.860.00%
Theft from the person12.820.00%
Shoplifting11.410.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Burglary11.410.00%
Drugs11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20248
July 20249
June 20244
May 20249
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20249
December 202316
November 202315

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
April 20244
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 202312
November 202310

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 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
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20238

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Heslop Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. John Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Deanery Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Close House
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Brook Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wesley Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Main Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1