DL16 6LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6LJ

DL16 6LJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.51 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6LJ 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 6LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6LJ, encompassing approximately 587 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)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL16 6LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Tudhoe Hall Farm Court with total crimes: 1
  • Scargill Drive with total crimes: 1

DL16 6LJ 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.51200.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.110.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.700.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour13.410.00%
Other theft11.700.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.410.00%
Other crime11.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.700.00%

In March 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour23.41100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary28.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.410.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.700.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour310.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.110.00%
Public order13.410.00%

In August 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime11.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Tudhoe Hall Farm Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Scargill Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Barnard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1