DL16 6TS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6TS

DL16 6TS, County Durham has recorded a total of 30 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.51 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6TS 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 6TS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6TS, encompassing approximately 2067 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

DL16 6TS Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Andrew'S Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3
  • King Street with total crimes: 2

DL16 6TS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.5125.00%
Public order64.84200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.90150.00%
Vehicle crime32.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.450.00%
Other crime20.97100.00%
Shoplifting10.97-50.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.16-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.87-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.97-60.00%
Shoplifting20.970.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Other theft10.97-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%
Other crime10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.03-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson54.8466.67%
Other theft52.4225.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.42-57.14%
Public order21.45-60.00%
Drugs20.97100.00%
Other crime20.97-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.18200.00%
Anti-social behaviour710.1616.67%
Public order53.390.00%
Other theft42.420.00%
Other crime41.93300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.93-40.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Shoplifting11.45-66.67%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences717.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime52.900.00%
Public order52.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.420.00%
Shoplifting32.420.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Bicycle theft11.450.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour125.80500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.87-63.64%
Public order41.93-50.00%
Other theft31.930.00%
Burglary31.450.00%
Shoplifting21.45-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.97100.00%
Other crime20.970.00%
Drugs10.970.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1119.83175.00%
Public order85.32100.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.87-50.00%
Shoplifting63.87-14.29%
Burglary32.90200.00%
Other crime21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.97-90.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

In December 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 offences1621.776.67%
Anti-social behaviour107.7466.67%
Shoplifting74.8440.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.390.00%
Public order41.930.00%
Theft from the person11.930.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.3836.36%
Anti-social behaviour67.26200.00%
Shoplifting52.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.42100.00%
Bicycle theft21.93100.00%
Other theft20.97-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.970.00%
Burglary10.970.00%
Theft from the person10.480.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.060.00%
Shoplifting55.320.00%
Other theft32.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Public order20.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20246
March 202412
February 20242
January 20241
December 202310
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 202410
May 202421
April 20247
February 20248
January 20248
December 202316
November 202315
September 202311

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
April 20245
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
September 20232

A total of 32 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
September 20235

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
February 20244
January 202411
December 20234
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
February 20243
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 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 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 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 6TS postcode area is presented below.

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