CATHERINE CLOSE, DL16 6QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6QD

CATHERINE CLOSE, DL16 6QD, County Durham has recorded a total of 34 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 18.53 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6QD 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 6QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6QD, encompassing approximately 1834 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL16 6QD area, explore the DL16 6QD Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DL16 6QD area, visit the DL16 6QD House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

DL16 6QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • St Andrew'S Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

CATHERINE CLOSE, DL16 6QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.5385.71%
Anti-social behaviour77.0940.00%
Public order63.8250.00%
Vehicle crime23.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.09-33.33%
Drugs11.090.00%
Shoplifting10.55-85.71%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Other crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.44-46.15%
Shoplifting73.82-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.8266.67%
Public order42.730.00%
Other theft32.18-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Drugs10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1323.98-40.91%
Shoplifting87.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.3620.00%
Other theft63.27100.00%
Public order43.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.18-70.00%
Drugs21.64100.00%
Other crime21.09-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.07175.00%
Anti-social behaviour1011.9942.86%
Public order55.45-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.7325.00%
Shoplifting42.73-20.00%
Other crime42.18300.00%
Other theft32.18200.00%
Burglary21.64-33.33%
Drugs11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.55-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences823.440.00%
Public order84.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.36-46.15%
Shoplifting53.820.00%
Vehicle crime42.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.180.00%
Burglary32.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.640.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour137.09225.00%

In February 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson616.35-53.85%
Violence and sexual offences63.27-45.45%
Shoplifting43.27-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.18100.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Public order21.64-80.00%
Burglary21.09-33.33%
Drugs11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Other crime10.55-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1328.3418.18%
Violence and sexual offences117.09-35.29%
Public order106.00150.00%
Shoplifting95.450.00%
Burglary34.91200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.64-83.33%
Other crime21.090.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1731.076.25%
Anti-social behaviour129.2720.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.54120.00%
Shoplifting96.000.00%
Public order44.910.00%
Theft from the person12.180.00%
Robbery10.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1625.6233.33%
Anti-social behaviour108.72150.00%
Shoplifting95.45-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.910.00%
Bicycle theft22.73100.00%
Other theft21.09-33.33%
Burglary11.090.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1220.710.00%
Shoplifting106.540.00%
Public order65.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.270.00%
Other theft32.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 77 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 202410
April 20247
March 202413
February 20244
January 20242
December 202312
November 202310
September 20234

A total of 125 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 202413
May 202422
April 20248
February 20246
January 202411
December 202317
November 202316
September 202312

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
February 20242
January 202410
December 20234
September 20236

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244
February 20246
January 202413
December 202311
November 20235

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20247
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
February 20244
January 20249
December 20239
November 20239
September 202310

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. St Andrew'S Lane
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Low Grange Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Cheapside
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Thomas Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Blair Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Catherine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 10. Cedar Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Gerard Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Armoury Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. High Grange Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fairview Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Merrington View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Sycamore Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Lakeside Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1