THE GARTH, DL16 6HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6HX

THE GARTH, DL16 6HX, County Durham has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.72 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6HX 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 6HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6HX, encompassing approximately 2309 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (240.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

DL16 6HX 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

THE GARTH, DL16 6HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.72240.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.3666.67%
Anti-social behaviour52.16150.00%
Public order32.16-25.00%
Burglary11.300.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.93-54.55%
Public order42.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour21.300.00%
Theft from the person10.870.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

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 offences1111.26-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson74.7640.00%
Public order23.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-83.33%
Other theft10.87-50.00%
Other crime10.43-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.35171.43%
Anti-social behaviour128.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.20-28.57%
Other crime42.16100.00%
Public order21.73-66.67%
Other theft20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.030.00%
Public order63.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.60-20.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.870.00%
Vehicle crime20.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

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 behaviour52.60150.00%
Other theft12.160.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.09-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.4633.33%
Other crime31.73200.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.87-75.00%
Public order20.87-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.33300.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.46200.00%
Public order31.300.00%
Vehicle crime11.300.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.16-77.78%
Burglary20.87100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.87-83.33%
Other theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-75.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.12-35.71%
Criminal damage and arson63.90100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.60-79.17%
Vehicle crime42.160.00%
Drugs21.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.430.00%

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 offences2420.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour1410.3916.67%
Public order46.0633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-25.00%
Other theft21.300.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.200.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Drugs20.870.00%
Other crime10.870.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
August 20232

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.55 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202417
July 20245
June 202411
May 202419
April 20247
February 20248
January 202410
December 20235
November 20235
September 202324
August 202316

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20247
May 20245
April 20247
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20236
September 20233
August 20234

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 202412
April 20244
March 20245
February 20242
January 20248
December 20232
November 20239
September 202314
August 202312

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 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
August 20241
May 20241
November 20232
August 20232

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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
March 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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 20241
December 20231
November 20234

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 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL16 6HX 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. Tudhoe Moor
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fenwick Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. The Spinney
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Half Moon Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Fairview Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Lakeside Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Haif Moon Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1