DL16 6NP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6NP

DL16 6NP, County Durham has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.23 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6NP 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 6NP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6NP, encompassing approximately 1709 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

DL16 6NP Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Street with total crimes: 8
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Cheapside with total crimes: 5

DL16 6NP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting922.23-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.27-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour54.6866.67%
Public order42.930.00%
Other theft32.34-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-40.00%
Drugs31.7650.00%
Vehicle crime11.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.50-40.91%
Shoplifting127.61100.00%
Other theft67.02200.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.510.00%
Public order42.93-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.34-66.67%
Drugs21.76100.00%
Other crime21.17-33.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2232.77214.29%
Anti-social behaviour912.8780.00%
Public order75.270.00%
Shoplifting64.10-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.51150.00%
Other crime32.93200.00%
Other theft21.76100.00%
Burglary11.17-50.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting822.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.680.00%
Public order74.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.10-44.44%
Vehicle crime42.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.340.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.2780.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences616.97-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.51150.00%
Shoplifting52.93-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson52.93-61.54%
Other theft32.930.00%
Public order31.76-66.67%
Burglary11.76-66.67%
Other crime10.590.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1633.35-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson139.3618.18%
Shoplifting117.610.00%
Public order96.44125.00%
Burglary35.27200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.76-81.82%
Drugs11.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1734.5230.77%
Anti-social behaviour119.9522.22%
Criminal damage and arson116.4483.33%
Shoplifting116.440.00%
Public order46.44100.00%
Theft from the person12.340.00%
Robbery10.590.00%
Other theft10.59-50.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1328.0885.71%
Shoplifting117.61-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour96.4480.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.270.00%
Bicycle theft23.51100.00%
Other theft21.17-33.33%
Public order21.17-60.00%
Burglary11.170.00%
Theft from the person10.590.00%
Robbery10.590.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1422.2355.56%
Violence and sexual offences78.19-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.10-54.55%
Public order52.9325.00%
Other theft32.930.00%
Drugs11.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other crime10.590.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2029.8433.33%
Anti-social behaviour1111.700.00%
Shoplifting96.44-47.06%
Public order45.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Burglary11.760.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

In July 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1734.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences159.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.780.00%
Public order56.440.00%
Other theft42.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.340.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Other crime11.170.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20243
May 20249
April 20245
March 20249
February 20245
January 20242
December 202311
November 20239
September 20235
August 202311
July 202311

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233
July 20234

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20244
January 20241
September 20231
July 20232

A total of 144 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 202413
May 202422
April 20247
February 20246
January 202416
December 202317
November 202313
September 20237
August 202320
July 202315

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20245
April 20242
February 20245
January 202413
December 202311
November 20236
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
February 20243
January 20249
December 20234
November 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 113 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202412
May 20246
April 20248
February 20245
January 202411
December 202311
November 202311
September 202314
August 20239
July 202317

A total of 3 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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. James Street
    Total8
    Drugs2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order2
  • 3. Cheapside
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Thomas Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. King Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Armoury Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. High Grange Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cambridge Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Police Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Merrington View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Catherine Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. St Andrew'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Andrew'S Lane
    Total1
    Theft from the person1