WESTMORLAND CLOSE, DL16 6XE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6XE

WESTMORLAND CLOSE, DL16 6XE, County Durham has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.47 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6XE 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 6XE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6XE, encompassing approximately 2143 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL16 6XE Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Woodlands with total crimes: 6
  • St Andrew'S Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Keswick Drive with total crimes: 1

WESTMORLAND CLOSE, DL16 6XE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.4716.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.27300.00%
Public order21.87100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.130.00%
Theft from the person12.800.00%
Public order10.47-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.47-80.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.53-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.80400.00%
Public order22.33100.00%
Other crime10.93-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.00275.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.00150.00%
Other crime42.33100.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-75.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%
Public order10.47-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.870.00%
Public order31.870.00%
Other crime21.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.470.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.33300.00%
Other theft11.870.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.800.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.930.00%
Other crime10.470.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.93-50.00%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.47-75.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour46.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.870.00%
Burglary31.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40-60.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.93150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.87-55.56%
Vehicle crime31.870.00%
Bicycle theft11.400.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.86-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.20100.00%
Public order31.87200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.40100.00%
Other theft10.930.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Public order10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
September 20233
August 20231

A total of 73 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 202415
April 20244
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
September 20239
August 202310

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
September 20234
August 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20233

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 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

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20233
August 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

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

MonthCount
November 20231
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. The Woodlands
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. St Andrew'S Lane
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. South Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Durham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Lakeside Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1