DL14 9FA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 9FA

DL14 9FA, County Durham has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 68.68 per 1,000 population. This DL14 9FA 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 9FA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 9FA, encompassing approximately 1106 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (35) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

DL14 9FA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 41
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Boddy Street with total crimes: 9

DL14 9FA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3568.6816.67%
Criminal damage and arson1131.6337.50%
Violence and sexual offences109.94-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour109.04-66.67%
Public order59.0425.00%
Burglary24.52-50.00%
Other theft21.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.81-66.67%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3089.4750.00%
Shoplifting3027.1157.89%
Violence and sexual offences1627.11-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson814.46-60.00%
Burglary47.2333.33%
Public order43.610.00%
Vehicle crime33.610.00%
Other theft22.71-33.33%
Other crime11.81-50.00%
Drugs10.90-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2492.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson2021.69400.00%
Anti-social behaviour2018.0711.11%
Shoplifting1918.07-38.71%
Public order417.1733.33%
Vehicle crime33.610.00%
Burglary32.710.00%
Drugs32.71200.00%
Other theft32.7150.00%
Other crime22.71100.00%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3165.973.33%
Anti-social behaviour1828.0238.46%
Violence and sexual offences1216.2771.43%
Criminal damage and arson410.84100.00%
Public order33.61-40.00%
Other theft22.71100.00%
Other crime11.810.00%
Drugs10.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.90-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3063.26114.29%
Anti-social behaviour1327.11-7.14%
Violence and sexual offences711.7516.67%
Public order56.3325.00%
Vehicle crime44.5233.33%
Burglary43.6133.33%
Drugs23.61100.00%
Possession of weapons21.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.81-60.00%
Other theft11.810.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1446.99133.33%
Shoplifting1412.650.00%
Violence and sexual offences612.65200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.42400.00%
Public order44.520.00%
Burglary33.610.00%
Vehicle crime32.710.00%
Drugs12.710.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Other theft10.900.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.13-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences25.42-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.81-83.33%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2046.095.26%
Anti-social behaviour918.07-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences78.13-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson66.3350.00%
Public order25.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.81-50.00%
Burglary21.81100.00%
Drugs11.810.00%
Other theft10.90-66.67%
Other crime10.900.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1956.03-17.39%
Violence and sexual offences1217.179.09%
Anti-social behaviour1210.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.84-20.00%
Public order43.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime43.61300.00%
Other theft33.61-40.00%
Other crime12.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Burglary10.900.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2356.9335.29%
Violence and sexual offences1120.7922.22%
Public order89.94700.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.23-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.42-28.57%
Other theft54.5266.67%
Vehicle crime14.520.00%
Burglary10.90-85.71%
Other crime10.900.00%
Drugs10.90-50.00%
Robbery10.900.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1751.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences915.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour88.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.230.00%
Burglary76.330.00%
Other theft36.330.00%
Drugs22.710.00%
Bicycle theft11.810.00%
Other crime10.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%
Public order10.900.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202420
June 20244
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202416
July 202424
June 202412
May 20247
April 20246
March 20242
February 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 20239

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202430
July 202420
June 202418
May 202413
April 202414
March 20246
February 20249
January 202412
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 238 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 23.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202430
July 202419
June 202431
May 202430
April 202414
February 202420
January 202419
December 202323
November 202317

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20237

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 9FA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total41
    Shoplifting28
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Boddy Street
    Total9
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. Greenfields Road
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Dent Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Richardson Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. St Luke'S Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Gudmunsen Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Ramsey Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Musgrave Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Dale Street
    Total1
    Burglary1