DL16 7ES Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7ES

DL16 7ES, County Durham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.76 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7ES crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL16 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL16 7ES crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7ES, encompassing approximately 2972 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (30.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL16 7ES Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albion Street with total crimes: 6
  • Hawthorn Road with total crimes: 5
  • West Terrace with total crimes: 4

DL16 7ES Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.7630.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.37150.00%
Public order41.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.350.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.73-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour33.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-50.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.4162.50%
Criminal damage and arson34.3750.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-80.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.41300.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.690.00%
Shoplifting41.680.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.670.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Theft from the person10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.67-77.78%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.750.00%
Vehicle crime73.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.35400.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Other crime10.67-50.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.39-52.63%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Drugs20.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1910.09111.11%
Anti-social behaviour36.39-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.010.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.67-50.00%
Burglary10.670.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%

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 offences96.73-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.03-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.35300.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Other crime10.34-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.77-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour53.36-16.67%
Public order41.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.350.00%
Other crime31.350.00%
Other theft31.0150.00%
Shoplifting31.01200.00%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2212.4583.33%
Anti-social behaviour67.4050.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.02300.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Public order20.670.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.040.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Other crime11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Shoplifting10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 136 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202410
May 202413
April 20248
March 20242
February 20249
January 20249
December 202319
November 20239
September 202310
August 202322
July 202312

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20234
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20233
July 20231

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
February 20245
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
September 20235
August 20236
July 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
September 20233
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.57 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 20234
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Albion Street
    Total6
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Hawthorn Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. West Terrace
    Total4
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Lyne Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Bellburn Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Duncombe Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Rock Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Heath Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. South View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Fern Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Thorn Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Moorside
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Highcroft
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Buddleia Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Heather Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. North Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Skylark Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1