DL16 7BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7BB

DL16 7BB, County Durham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 21.34 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7BB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL16 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL16 7BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7BB, encompassing approximately 515 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL16 7BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watson Street with total crimes: 8
  • Willow Road with total crimes: 1
  • Durham Street with total crimes: 1

DL16 7BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences521.34400.00%
Burglary29.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.880.00%
Public order11.940.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.940.00%
Other theft11.940.00%
Public order11.94-50.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order25.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.88-83.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences623.28500.00%
Anti-social behaviour211.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.880.00%
Burglary13.880.00%
Drugs11.940.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour27.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.88-50.00%
Public order11.940.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.88100.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime15.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.94-50.00%
Public order11.940.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.88100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.94-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences39.700.00%
Vehicle crime15.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.940.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20242
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 23 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

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August 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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June 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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February 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL16 7BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Watson Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Willow Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Durham Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Abley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1