DL16 6HL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6HL

DL16 6HL, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.76 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6HL 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 6HL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6HL, encompassing approximately 2255 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL16 6HL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Court with total crimes: 4
  • The Orchard with total crimes: 2
  • Tudhoe Moor with total crimes: 2

DL16 6HL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.76-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.22-71.43%
Other theft21.770.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.44-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.97250.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.2120.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.660.00%
Other crime11.770.00%
Drugs10.440.00%
Public order10.44-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.54150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.22-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-20.00%
Public order31.77200.00%
Other crime11.330.00%

In June 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 offences67.54-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson52.66-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.22-77.78%
Other crime10.89-50.00%
Public order10.44-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%
Bicycle theft10.440.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.07366.67%
Anti-social behaviour96.21350.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.99100.00%
Other crime22.660.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Drugs10.890.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson37.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.330.00%
Vehicle crime31.330.00%
Other theft21.33100.00%
Other crime20.890.00%
Public order20.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.89-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.890.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.2233.33%
Other theft11.770.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences910.2028.57%
Criminal damage and arson43.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.77-66.67%
Other crime31.330.00%
Public order21.330.00%
Burglary10.890.00%
Drugs10.440.00%

In January 2024, 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 behaviour98.87800.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.9975.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.100.00%
Other theft11.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.10-50.00%
Burglary21.77100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.89-87.50%

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 offences811.08-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour83.55-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson33.55200.00%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Drugs21.330.00%
Burglary10.890.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.210.00%
Public order45.320.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Other crime10.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202414
July 20244
June 20246
May 202414
April 20243
February 20249
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
September 202314

A total of 66 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20249
December 20231
November 20238
September 202312

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
February 20244
January 20243
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20243
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 6HL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mount Pleasant Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 2. The Orchard
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Tudhoe Moor
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Watson Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tweed Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. The Spinney
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1