DL14 9QZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 9QZ

DL14 9QZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.35 per 1,000 population. This DL14 9QZ 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 9QZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 9QZ, encompassing approximately 795 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DL14 9QZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Street with total crimes: 3
  • Lynas Place with total crimes: 3
  • Shirley Close with total crimes: 3

DL14 9QZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences316.35-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.77200.00%
Drugs13.770.00%
Other crime11.260.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Public order11.260.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.32-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour26.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.520.00%
Public order11.26-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences816.3560.00%
Public order210.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.52-50.00%
Drugs11.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%

In June 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 offences511.32150.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.29-33.33%
Other theft12.520.00%
Public order11.260.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.0350.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.770.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.520.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%
Drugs11.260.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.260.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.6175.00%
Criminal damage and arson38.80200.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.77-50.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences416.35-63.64%
Vehicle crime35.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.77100.00%
Drugs22.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.52-50.00%
Public order11.26-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.38450.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.83100.00%
Public order22.52100.00%
Other theft12.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.26-75.00%

In November 2023, 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 behaviour411.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.03-77.78%
Public order12.52-50.00%
Other theft11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-75.00%

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 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences928.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson411.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.030.00%
Public order25.030.00%
Burglary22.520.00%
Other crime12.520.00%
Other theft11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
February 20247
January 20244
December 202311
November 20232
September 20239

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Victoria Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lynas Place
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Shirley Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 4. Newholme Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Manor Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Alpine Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. South View
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1