DL16 6JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6JQ

DL16 6JQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 8 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.62 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6JQ 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 6JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6JQ, encompassing approximately 1207 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL16 6JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watson Park with total crimes: 3
  • Arlington Way with total crimes: 3
  • Harper Grove with total crimes: 1

DL16 6JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.62200.00%
Public order22.48100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.83-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-66.67%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour38.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.480.00%
Other crime12.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.8050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.48200.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.480.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime25.80100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-75.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour44.14100.00%
Vehicle crime13.310.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.66-60.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.450.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.140.00%
Shoplifting10.830.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.83-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.14100.00%
Vehicle crime13.310.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson24.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20245
September 20231

A total of 20 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
November 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Watson Park
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Arlington Way
    Total3
    Public order2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Harper Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hay Lane
    Total1
    Other theft1