DL16 7BG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7BG

DL16 7BG, County Durham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.96 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7BG 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 7BG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7BG, encompassing approximately 2318 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL16 7BG area, explore the DL16 7BG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL16 7BG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watson Street with total crimes: 8
  • Albion Street with total crimes: 5
  • Fern Grove with total crimes: 4

DL16 7BG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.9644.44%
Anti-social behaviour65.61100.00%
Public order42.59100.00%
Burglary41.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.7350.00%
Shoplifting31.29-40.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Other theft10.43-66.67%
Drugs10.430.00%
Robbery10.430.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.21-10.00%
Shoplifting53.88400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.160.00%
Other theft31.29200.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Public order20.86-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.92-9.09%
Public order54.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.16-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-33.33%
Other theft10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7810.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.7466.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.1650.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Shoplifting10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-50.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.9242.86%
Public order34.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%
Other theft10.430.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.90250.00%
Shoplifting43.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Public order11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.86-60.00%

In February 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime78.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.02400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.160.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.74-64.29%
Other crime22.160.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.43-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.4955.56%
Public order26.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-50.00%
Theft from the person10.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.430.00%

In November 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 offences97.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.880.00%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Other crime11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.64 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
July 202410
June 202411
May 202410
April 20247
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 202314
November 20239

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20247
December 20232
November 20233

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Watson Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Albion Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Fern Grove
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Central Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Lyne Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Lavender Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heather Grove
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 9. South View
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Thorn Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Highcroft
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Willow Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 13. Durham Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Abley Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Buddleia Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Snowdrop Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Skylark Way
    Total1
    Public order1