DL14 9BW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 9BW

DL14 9BW, County Durham has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.36 per 1,000 population. This DL14 9BW 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 9BW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 9BW, encompassing approximately 1045 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL14 9BW area, explore the DL14 9BW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

DL14 9BW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Cheltenham Court with total crimes: 2
  • Old Hall Farm Road with total crimes: 2

DL14 9BW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1836.3650.00%
Anti-social behaviour717.22-36.36%
Burglary46.70300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.83200.00%
Public order22.87-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1232.5333.33%
Anti-social behaviour1111.480.00%
Public order410.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.83-75.00%
Other crime21.910.00%
Burglary11.910.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.96-90.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1142.10175.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.5325.00%
Shoplifting99.57-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.61166.67%
Vehicle crime27.650.00%
Other theft21.910.00%
Public order11.910.00%
Drugs10.960.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1230.629.09%
Violence and sexual offences811.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.65-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson33.83200.00%
Possession of weapons22.87100.00%
Drugs11.910.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1127.7537.50%
Anti-social behaviour710.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences46.700.00%
Vehicle crime33.8350.00%
Possession of weapons12.870.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Burglary10.96-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-80.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting827.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour77.65250.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.780.00%
Burglary23.830.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Public order11.910.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.91-33.33%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting824.88166.67%
Violence and sexual offences87.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.8750.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.870.00%
Burglary11.910.00%
Other crime10.960.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour620.09500.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.740.00%
Other theft33.830.00%
Shoplifting32.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime22.870.00%
Other crime11.910.00%
Drugs10.960.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting515.31-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences44.78-20.00%
Other theft33.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-75.00%
Public order10.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting623.92-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.78300.00%
Burglary33.830.00%
Other crime22.870.00%
Vehicle crime21.910.00%
Other theft11.91-66.67%
Drugs10.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.920.00%
Shoplifting89.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.650.00%
Other theft32.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 202411
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20242
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 100 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202412
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 20248
February 20248
January 20243
December 20235
November 20236
September 20238

A total of 61 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 202410
June 20248
May 20244
April 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
September 202310

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 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
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL14 9BW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting18
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Cheltenham Court
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Old Hall Farm Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Laburnum Grove
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 5. Musgrave Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Dale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Louisa Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dalton Avenue
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Central Grange
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Ascot Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Warner Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1