WESTMOOR CLOSE, DL16 7LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7LJ

WESTMOOR CLOSE, DL16 7LJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.43 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7LJ 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 7LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7LJ, encompassing approximately 2176 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL16 7LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buddleia Court with total crimes: 4
  • West Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Westmoor Close with total crimes: 1

WESTMOOR CLOSE, DL16 7LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.43-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour23.220.00%
Burglary20.920.00%
Public order10.920.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.7380.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.1450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38100.00%
Bicycle theft10.920.00%
Drugs10.460.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.89-61.54%
Shoplifting32.30-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson21.38100.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Bicycle theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.4162.50%
Shoplifting85.97-11.11%
Vehicle crime23.680.00%
Burglary10.92-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.46-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-66.67%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting913.790.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.14700.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.840.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.46-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.92100.00%
Other crime20.92-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.920.00%
Shoplifting10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.03-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour44.600.00%
Other crime41.840.00%
Drugs21.840.00%
Possession of weapons20.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.3380.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.27100.00%
Shoplifting31.840.00%
Other theft11.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.6525.00%
Shoplifting34.6050.00%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.38-33.33%
Burglary10.920.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.57-38.46%
Public order53.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.300.00%
Shoplifting21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour35.970.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.380.00%
Burglary10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20249
June 20245
May 202413
April 20248
March 20241
February 20248
January 202410
December 202318
November 202310
September 20238
August 202313

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20235

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233
August 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232
August 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20243
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 2 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.14 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20248
April 20249
February 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Buddleia Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. West Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Westmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Page Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Central Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Snowdrop Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Charhill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1