UPPER CHURCH STREET, DL16 6HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6HS

UPPER CHURCH STREET, DL16 6HS, County Durham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.41 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6HS 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 6HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6HS, encompassing approximately 2160 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

DL16 6HS 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

UPPER CHURCH STREET, DL16 6HS 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 order57.41150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.31-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson32.31-57.14%
Theft from the person11.390.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.96-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson75.0975.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.24-72.73%
Other theft21.390.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other crime10.93-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1720.37112.50%
Anti-social behaviour117.87120.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.09-33.33%
Burglary31.85200.00%
Other crime31.39200.00%
Public order21.39-66.67%
Other theft20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.93-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.700.00%
Public order62.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.780.00%
Vehicle crime22.310.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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 behaviour52.7866.67%
Other theft12.310.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.65-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.2466.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.31-62.50%
Burglary31.39200.00%
Other crime31.39200.00%
Public order21.39-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.2875.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.70200.00%
Public order31.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.39100.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.8760.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.70-50.00%
Burglary21.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-83.33%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour812.50-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson63.70100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.78-79.17%
Vehicle crime42.310.00%
Drugs21.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.7641.18%
Anti-social behaviour1411.1116.67%
Public order46.4833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.850.00%
Other theft21.390.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1718.98183.33%
Anti-social behaviour127.8733.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.55-50.00%
Public order31.39200.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Other crime10.93-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%

In July 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.780.00%
Other crime22.780.00%
Public order10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

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 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20246
February 20242
January 20243
September 20234
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
September 20233
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.09 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 202411
May 202417
April 20248
February 20247
January 202414
December 20238
November 20235
September 202324
August 202317
July 20236

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 83 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 202411
April 20245
March 20245
February 20243
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238
September 202314
August 202312
July 20239

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234
July 20231

A total of 3 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
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 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 6HS 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. St Andrew'S Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 7. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Lakeside Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. The Spinney
    Total1
    Public order1