HALF MOON LANE, DL16 6HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6HQ

HALF MOON LANE, DL16 6HQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.71 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL16 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL16 6HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6HQ, encompassing approximately 1945 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-61.54% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL16 6HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Court with total crimes: 4
  • The Woodlands with total crimes: 2
  • Works Road with total crimes: 2

HALF MOON LANE, DL16 6HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order57.71400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.57-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson32.57-50.00%
Other crime11.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.36-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson66.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.08-66.67%
Other crime11.54-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.53125.00%
Anti-social behaviour99.2580.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.63-20.00%
Other crime22.060.00%
Other theft21.030.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Public order10.51-66.67%
Drugs10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.340.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.570.00%
Public order32.570.00%
Vehicle crime21.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour53.0866.67%
Other theft12.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.79-42.86%
Burglary34.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.54-57.14%
Other crime31.54200.00%
Public order21.54100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.39133.33%
Anti-social behaviour77.20600.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.600.00%
Vehicle crime12.060.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.650.00%
Burglary23.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.03-87.50%
Other theft10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.51-66.67%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.85-38.46%
Violence and sexual offences64.11-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson53.0866.67%
Vehicle crime32.570.00%
Drugs21.540.00%
Burglary11.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.5923.53%
Anti-social behaviour1310.7930.00%
Public order36.68200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.5450.00%
Other theft21.540.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.50142.86%
Anti-social behaviour108.7442.86%
Burglary25.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.03-60.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Other crime11.03-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.600.00%
Other crime22.570.00%
Vehicle crime11.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
February 20242
January 20244
November 20235
September 20233
August 20232
July 20235

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202413
May 202418
April 20248
February 20248
January 202414
December 20236
November 20236
September 202321
August 202317
July 20237

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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20247
December 20231
November 20238
September 202313
August 202310
July 20237

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
July 20231

A total of 2 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
August 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20232
August 20232

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 July 2024

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

  • 1. Mount Pleasant Court
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. The Woodlands
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Works Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Green Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Lakeside Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Spinney
    Total1
    Public order1