DL16 7HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7HJ

DL16 7HJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 1 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 1.44 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7HJ 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 7HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7HJ, encompassing approximately 694 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)

DL16 7HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beech Avenue with total crimes: 1

DL16 7HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.440.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour12.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.440.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson15.760.00%
Public order11.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.44-66.67%
Bicycle theft11.440.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.3250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.880.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.880.00%

In September 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary12.880.00%
Public order11.440.00%

In August 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft11.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20232

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1