DL16 7HS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7HS

DL16 7HS, County Durham has recorded a total of 2 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.17 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7HS 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 7HS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7HS, encompassing approximately 479 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

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

DL16 7HS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrington Heights with total crimes: 1
  • Cameron Court with total crimes: 1

DL16 7HS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson14.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.090.00%

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order12.090.00%

In July 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%

In June 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.090.00%

In May 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 order14.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.090.00%

In April 2024, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime14.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.090.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

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A total of 2 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 6 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

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Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merrington Heights
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Cameron Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1