WESTERTON CLOSE, DL16 7BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7BJ

WESTERTON CLOSE, DL16 7BJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 4 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.73 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7BJ 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 7BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7BJ, encompassing approximately 341 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL16 7BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Watson Street with total crimes: 2
  • Wood Street with total crimes: 1
  • Westerton Close with total crimes: 1

WESTERTON CLOSE, DL16 7BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences111.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.930.00%
Other theft12.930.00%
Public order12.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order15.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.93-83.33%

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 offences635.19500.00%
Anti-social behaviour217.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.860.00%
Burglary15.860.00%
Drugs12.930.00%

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 behaviour211.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.860.00%
Public order12.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15.86-50.00%
Public order12.930.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25.86100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.93-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.860.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.930.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20242
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Watson Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wood Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westerton Close
    Total1
    Public order1