DL16 7LN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7LN

DL16 7LN, County Durham has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.61 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7LN 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 7LN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7LN, encompassing approximately 2366 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL16 7LN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ash Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Chestnut Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • West Terrace with total crimes: 3

DL16 7LN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.38-40.00%
Public order21.27100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.850.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-50.00%
Robbery10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.3866.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.11100.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Burglary10.850.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Public order10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.87-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson33.38-40.00%
Shoplifting31.27-62.50%
Other theft21.270.00%
Other crime10.850.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1816.4850.00%
Shoplifting87.61-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour53.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.1125.00%
Burglary12.11-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.07900.00%
Shoplifting94.230.00%
Burglary63.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.540.00%
Public order31.69200.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Theft from the person10.850.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Public order10.42-50.00%

In February 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 offences1310.56-13.33%
Criminal damage and arson35.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.27-60.00%
Other crime20.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Shoplifting10.850.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.527.14%
Anti-social behaviour56.3466.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.110.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Drugs20.850.00%
Public order20.850.00%
Burglary20.85100.00%
Possession of weapons10.850.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.5627.27%
Anti-social behaviour35.92200.00%
Shoplifting31.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27200.00%
Other theft11.270.00%
Burglary10.42-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.7237.50%
Shoplifting34.6550.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.85100.00%
Public order10.85-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Other crime10.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-75.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

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 offences811.410.00%
Public order53.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.690.00%
Shoplifting21.270.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Vehicle crime10.850.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20248
June 20248
May 202418
April 202412
February 202413
January 202415
December 202314
November 202311
September 20238

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20246
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20244
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 202410
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Ash Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chestnut Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. West Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Westmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Page Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Yew Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. St Paul'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Beech Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1