DL16 6TQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6TQ

DL16 6TQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 5 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.15 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6TQ 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 6TQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6TQ, encompassing approximately 1204 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DL16 6TQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadowfield Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Castle Close with total crimes: 1
  • Harper Grove with total crimes: 1

DL16 6TQ 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 Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.1550.00%
Other theft12.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-66.67%

In July 2024, 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 behaviour34.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%

In June 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 offences22.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.66-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.30200.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.49100.00%
Vehicle crime11.66-75.00%
Public order10.830.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime47.470.00%
Other theft23.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.66-75.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.320.00%

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 offences23.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Drugs10.830.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Vehicle crime10.830.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.15-62.50%
Burglary22.490.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.30300.00%
Other theft16.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.83-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime29.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.660.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.660.00%
Burglary11.660.00%
Other theft10.830.00%
Other crime10.830.00%
Public order10.830.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20238
September 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20244
January 20241
September 20232

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20232
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Meadowfield Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Castle Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Harper Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Boyle Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1