DL16 6EQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6EQ

DL16 6EQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.14 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6EQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL16 postcode area, which has experienced 210 crimes and a crime rate of 9.36 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL16 6EQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6EQ, encompassing approximately 2204 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

DL16 6EQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Court with total crimes: 7
  • The Woodlands with total crimes: 6
  • St Andrew'S Lane with total crimes: 4

DL16 6EQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.14166.67%
Anti-social behaviour87.26300.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.6350.00%
Public order42.720.00%
Other crime21.81100.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.16-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.72-50.00%
Public order41.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.81-33.33%
Theft from the person10.910.00%
Other crime10.45-66.67%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.78-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.2633.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.63-75.00%
Other crime31.36-40.00%
Other theft21.36-33.33%
Drugs20.91100.00%
Public order20.91-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

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 offences2024.49185.71%
Anti-social behaviour129.07200.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.44-40.00%
Other crime52.72150.00%
Burglary32.270.00%
Public order31.36-50.00%
Other theft31.360.00%
Vehicle crime11.36-66.67%
Drugs10.450.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1016.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.540.00%
Public order63.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.72-33.33%
Burglary31.810.00%
Vehicle crime31.360.00%
Other crime21.360.00%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.18100.00%
Other theft12.720.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.98-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.72-58.33%
Anti-social behaviour32.27-57.14%
Burglary31.36200.00%
Other crime31.3650.00%
Public order21.36-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1218.60500.00%
Violence and sexual offences125.449.09%
Anti-social behaviour75.440.00%
Public order43.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.81100.00%
Other crime20.910.00%
Burglary10.91-50.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.3437.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.99-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson23.18-71.43%
Burglary20.910.00%
Drugs10.91-50.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.15-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.63-46.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.63133.33%
Vehicle crime33.180.00%
Drugs21.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2020.41-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour159.0715.38%
Public order46.8033.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.810.00%
Other theft21.360.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour1310.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.900.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Other crime11.360.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 202410
February 20245
January 202412
December 20232
November 20237
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
August 20231

A total of 146 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20246
June 202416
May 202420
April 20247
February 20246
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
September 202320
August 202324

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 88 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20242
June 20243
May 202412
April 20244
March 20246
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20238
September 202315
August 202313

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
February 20242
January 20244
September 20234
August 20233

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
February 20243
January 20242
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mount Pleasant Court
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Woodlands
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. St Andrew'S Lane
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Woodward Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Blair Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Catherine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cedar Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Fenwick Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Half Moon Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Fairview Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Merrington View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Sycamore Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. South Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Lakeside Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Haif Moon Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1