DL14 8UW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 8UW

DL14 8UW, County Durham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.62 per 1,000 population. This DL14 8UW 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 8UW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 8UW, encompassing approximately 512 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL14 8UW Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • John Street with total crimes: 2
  • Deanery Court with total crimes: 2

DL14 8UW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences515.6225.00%
Criminal damage and arson29.76-33.33%
Vehicle crime13.900.00%

In August 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 offences425.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour47.8133.33%
Criminal damage and arson37.81-40.00%
Drugs15.860.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson531.24-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences39.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.86200.00%
Public order35.86200.00%
Other theft25.860.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson623.4320.00%
Violence and sexual offences311.71-25.00%
Public order15.86-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%

In May 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 arson529.28150.00%
Violence and sexual offences49.7633.33%
Other crime27.810.00%
Public order23.90100.00%
Burglary13.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%

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 offences327.33200.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.860.00%
Other crime23.900.00%
Burglary23.900.00%
Public order13.900.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour37.81-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.860.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour417.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.81-33.33%
Drugs13.900.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Public order11.950.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences421.48-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson37.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.86-66.67%
Other crime11.950.00%
Other theft11.950.00%
Vehicle crime11.950.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences731.24-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour313.6750.00%
Burglary25.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.90-60.00%
Robbery13.900.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences956.620.00%
Public order617.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.71-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour29.76-33.33%
Other theft23.900.00%
Theft from the person13.900.00%
Shoplifting11.950.00%
Other crime11.950.00%
Possession of weapons11.950.00%
Drugs11.950.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences960.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson717.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour313.670.00%
Public order35.860.00%
Vehicle crime35.860.00%
Other theft25.860.00%
Drugs13.900.00%
Burglary11.950.00%
Possession of weapons11.950.00%
Other crime11.950.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
January 20244
December 20237
November 20239
September 20239

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20233

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20245
April 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
September 20237

A total of 4 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
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 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
September 20232

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20236
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. High Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. John Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Deanery Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Edward Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Main Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1