DL14 9UL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL14 9UL

DL14 9UL, County Durham has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 37.30 per 1,000 population. This DL14 9UL 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 9UL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL14 9UL, encompassing approximately 1420 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (23.08% increase)
  • Burglary: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL14 9UL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Northbridge Park with total crimes: 8
  • Leven Road with total crimes: 5
  • Chapel Street with total crimes: 5

DL14 9UL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2037.3033.33%
Violence and sexual offences1614.0723.08%
Burglary1211.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson28.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-50.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1528.1587.50%
Violence and sexual offences1310.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson49.1533.33%
Vehicle crime22.81100.00%
Shoplifting21.41-33.33%
Public order21.41-50.00%
Robbery11.410.00%
Other crime10.700.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1326.04-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour89.1533.33%
Public order45.63100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.81-40.00%
Shoplifting32.110.00%
Burglary22.110.00%
Other theft11.410.00%
Robbery10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1622.526.67%
Anti-social behaviour611.26-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson54.22-50.00%
Public order23.52-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.410.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1537.3015.38%
Anti-social behaviour1410.56-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson109.8542.86%
Public order47.040.00%
Burglary32.810.00%
Shoplifting22.11100.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2031.67185.71%
Violence and sexual offences1314.071200.00%
Criminal damage and arson79.150.00%
Burglary34.930.00%
Shoplifting12.110.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.63-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.93-93.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.45150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.56-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson49.8533.33%
Vehicle crime22.81100.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Shoplifting11.41-85.71%
Burglary10.700.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2229.5622.22%
Shoplifting715.4840.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.93-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.22-62.50%
Vehicle crime12.11-50.00%
Public order10.70-85.71%
Robbery10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1842.9328.57%
Violence and sexual offences1812.6780.00%
Criminal damage and arson812.6733.33%
Public order75.63600.00%
Shoplifting54.930.00%
Vehicle crime23.52100.00%
Drugs11.410.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1425.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences109.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.040.00%
Burglary34.220.00%
Public order12.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202413
July 202413
June 202416
May 202415
April 202413
March 20241
February 202415
January 20246
December 202318
November 202310

A total of 158 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202415
July 20248
June 20246
May 202414
April 202420
March 20247
February 202414
January 202422
December 202318
November 202314

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 202410
April 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20241
November 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
January 20241
December 20237
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Northbridge Park
    Total8
    Burglary8
  • 2. Leven Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Chapel Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 4. Station Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Meadow View
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 6. Mill Race
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Eden Grove
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Fieldon Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Oakley Green
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Station View
    Total3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Sycamore Grove
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Front Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Oakley Manor
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Staindrop Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Arnold Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1