DL16 6EN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6EN

DL16 6EN, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.36 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6EN crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL16 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL16 6EN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6EN, encompassing approximately 1941 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL16 6EN area, explore the DL16 6EN Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-36.84% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DL16 6EN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Court with total crimes: 4
  • Merrington View with total crimes: 3
  • Rushmoor with total crimes: 2

DL16 6EN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.36-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour56.18-28.57%
Other theft32.58200.00%
Vehicle crime21.55100.00%
Drugs11.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1921.12216.67%
Anti-social behaviour79.79600.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.6150.00%
Public order33.09-40.00%
Other crime21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.79-62.50%
Public order53.09150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.58-42.86%
Burglary12.060.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Other crime10.52-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1619.57-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.2416.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.61-66.67%
Other crime32.060.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2026.27122.22%
Anti-social behaviour1210.30140.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.18-14.29%
Burglary33.0950.00%
Public order31.55-50.00%
Other crime31.55200.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.03-66.67%
Drugs10.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.640.00%
Public order63.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.09-37.50%
Vehicle crime32.580.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.64166.67%
Other theft14.120.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.88-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson63.61-25.00%
Other crime43.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-57.14%
Burglary31.55200.00%
Public order21.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.6015.38%
Criminal damage and arson87.73700.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.120.00%
Public order43.610.00%
Vehicle crime22.06100.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Burglary11.03-50.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.3985.71%
Anti-social behaviour76.70-22.22%
Burglary23.610.00%
Drugs11.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-83.33%
Other theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour913.910.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.610.00%
Vehicle crime23.090.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Bicycle theft11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 202412
April 20245
March 20248
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202419
July 20246
June 202416
May 202420
April 20249
February 20247
January 202415
December 202313
November 20237

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20244
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
February 20246
January 20248
December 20231
November 20236

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
February 20242
January 20244

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL16 6EN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mount Pleasant Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Merrington View
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rushmoor
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Blair Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Faraday Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Woodward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Grainger Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Linden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Catherine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. St Andrew'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Cedar Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Weardale Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fenwick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Broom Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. The Spinney
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1