DL16 6XF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 6XF

DL16 6XF, County Durham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.28 per 1,000 population. This DL16 6XF 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 6XF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 6XF, encompassing approximately 2371 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DL16 6XF 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
  • Low Grange Road with total crimes: 2

DL16 6XF 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 Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.2842.86%
Criminal damage and arson44.22300.00%
Public order31.69200.00%
Vehicle crime21.270.00%
Other crime20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.840.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.90-12.50%
Other theft22.950.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-83.33%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.59-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.37200.00%
Other crime22.53-50.00%
Public order20.840.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.92220.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.75150.00%
Other crime42.11100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.69-50.00%
Public order20.84-50.00%
Other theft20.840.00%
Burglary10.84-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.280.00%
Public order42.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.690.00%
Other crime21.690.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Vehicle crime20.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%

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 behaviour42.11300.00%
Other theft11.690.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.5975.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.9550.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Public order20.84-33.33%
Drugs10.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.64-20.00%
Public order31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.270.00%
Other crime10.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.110.00%
Burglary31.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.27-60.00%
Theft from the person10.840.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.59-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson52.11150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.110.00%
Vehicle crime31.690.00%
Bicycle theft11.270.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.430.00%
Public order43.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.690.00%
Other theft10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20243
September 20234

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
November 20233

A total of 76 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20247
June 20248
May 202416
April 20245
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
September 20239

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20242
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 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

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
December 20233

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 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL16 6XF 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. Low Grange Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Cedar Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hartley Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Gerard Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. South Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Warwick Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Durham Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Ullswater Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Lakeside Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1