DENT STREET, DL14 9SZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 9SZ

DENT STREET, DL14 9SZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 36.28 per 1,000 population. This DL14 9SZ 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 9SZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 9SZ, encompassing approximately 1212 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)

DL14 9SZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Boddy Street with total crimes: 9

DENT STREET, DL14 9SZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1736.28-19.05%
Violence and sexual offences814.02-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson76.6075.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.77-68.42%
Public order34.95-25.00%
Other theft22.47-33.33%
Burglary11.650.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2156.06110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1917.3158.33%
Violence and sexual offences1415.67-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson411.54-71.43%
Public order43.3033.33%
Other theft33.3050.00%
Vehicle crime22.470.00%
Burglary11.65-75.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1956.8958.33%
Criminal damage and arson1415.67366.67%
Anti-social behaviour1211.5433.33%
Shoplifting109.89-50.00%
Burglary48.240.00%
Public order33.300.00%
Drugs32.470.00%
Other crime22.47100.00%
Other theft21.650.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2041.225.26%
Violence and sexual offences1216.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.8912.50%
Criminal damage and arson37.42-25.00%
Public order32.47-40.00%
Other theft22.470.00%
Other crime11.650.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1941.22216.67%
Anti-social behaviour815.67-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences66.60-25.00%
Public order54.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson44.120.00%
Burglary33.300.00%
Other theft22.47100.00%
Drugs21.65100.00%
Possession of weapons11.650.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour928.0380.00%
Violence and sexual offences87.42300.00%
Shoplifting66.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.95300.00%
Public order33.300.00%
Drugs12.470.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Other theft10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.42-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.12-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.82-85.71%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1232.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.89-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson78.2475.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.77-54.55%
Public order24.12-60.00%
Drugs11.650.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1643.70-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences1113.1910.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.07120.00%
Public order59.07-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson44.120.00%
Vehicle crime33.30200.00%
Drugs12.470.00%
Other theft10.82-50.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1841.2263.64%
Violence and sexual offences1014.8411.11%
Public order78.24600.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.77-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson44.12300.00%
Other theft23.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.650.00%
Burglary10.82-80.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1132.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences99.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.420.00%
Burglary56.600.00%
Other theft24.120.00%
Bicycle theft11.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 202412
June 20249
May 20248
April 20249
March 20245
February 202410
January 202411
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 202414
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20247
January 20244
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202419
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
March 20242
February 20245
January 202411
December 202310
November 20239

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202421
July 202410
June 202420
May 202419
April 20246
February 202412
January 202416
December 202318
November 202311

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 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

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 9SZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total16
    Shoplifting10
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. A6072
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Dent Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dilks Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Gudmunsen Avenue
    Total1
    Burglary1