OXCLOSE CRESCENT, DL16 6RT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6RT

OXCLOSE CRESCENT, DL16 6RT, County Durham has recorded a total of 51 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.51 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6RT 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 6RT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6RT, encompassing approximately 2913 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

DL16 6RT Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Street with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 4

OXCLOSE CRESCENT, DL16 6RT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1317.5185.71%
Violence and sexual offences114.46-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson63.7820.00%
Vehicle crime62.06100.00%
Shoplifting62.06-33.33%
Public order52.0666.67%
Other theft21.72-60.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.850.00%
Shoplifting95.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.09-12.50%
Other theft52.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.72-44.44%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Drugs31.030.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.030.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.88-30.43%
Shoplifting125.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.12-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour83.09-27.27%
Other theft52.75150.00%
Public order41.72-20.00%
Possession of weapons11.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2321.2853.33%
Criminal damage and arson137.891200.00%
Anti-social behaviour114.4610.00%
Shoplifting63.78-25.00%
Public order52.06-37.50%
Other crime21.72-50.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.1525.00%
Public order83.43700.00%
Shoplifting82.750.00%
Vehicle crime52.750.00%
Other crime41.720.00%
Bicycle theft11.370.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour83.0933.33%
Public order12.75-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.42-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour64.46100.00%
Shoplifting52.06-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-20.00%
Public order41.37-63.64%
Other theft31.370.00%
Vehicle crime31.030.00%
Other crime11.030.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1416.13-33.33%
Public order114.81120.00%
Shoplifting113.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.78-58.33%
Burglary31.7250.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-76.92%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2125.0640.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.2118.18%
Criminal damage and arson124.469.09%
Shoplifting114.120.00%
Public order53.7825.00%
Drugs31.720.00%
Other theft31.030.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1520.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.1537.50%
Criminal damage and arson113.7810.00%
Shoplifting113.78-21.43%
Public order43.78-50.00%
Other theft31.37-25.00%
Burglary21.03100.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2023.680.00%
Shoplifting146.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson104.810.00%
Public order83.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.750.00%
Other theft42.750.00%
Burglary11.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202413
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 202410
March 20248
February 20246
January 20243
December 202313
November 202311
September 20238

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20245
June 20249
May 202413
April 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 202312
November 202311
September 202310

A total of 58 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 202411
December 20235
November 20234
September 20238

A total of 164 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202416
June 202416
May 202423
April 202415
February 202413
January 202414
December 202321
November 202315
September 202320

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20243
April 20245
February 20243
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
February 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. James Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Charles Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Deneside
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Tyne Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Tees Crescent
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. King Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Low Grange Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Cheapside
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 11. Ox Close Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Carr Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Mayfields
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 14. Dundas Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Thomas Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Hartley Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Gerard Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Armoury Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. High Grange Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Farndale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Dickens Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1