ST PAULS CLOSE, DL16 7NG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7NG

ST PAULS CLOSE, DL16 7NG, County Durham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.59 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7NG 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 7NG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7NG, encompassing approximately 2822 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)

DL16 7NG Crime Hotspots

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

  • James Street with total crimes: 7
  • Clarence Street with total crimes: 5
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 4

ST PAULS CLOSE, DL16 7NG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1215.59-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour84.2560.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8325.00%
Shoplifting51.77150.00%
Vehicle crime41.77300.00%
Other theft41.420.00%
Public order31.4250.00%
Burglary21.06100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.3462.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.61-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-20.00%
Public order21.420.00%
Drugs20.71100.00%
Shoplifting20.71-71.43%
Other crime10.710.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.76-61.90%
Shoplifting72.83-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.13-28.57%
Other theft31.77200.00%
Public order21.06-60.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-83.33%
Drugs10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2122.32-8.70%
Shoplifting117.44-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour103.90-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.540.00%
Burglary62.480.00%
Public order52.130.00%
Possession of weapons11.770.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2324.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour128.15300.00%
Shoplifting124.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.250.00%
Burglary62.480.00%
Public order52.13150.00%
Other theft21.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.13-25.00%
Public order21.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.710.00%

In February 2024, 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 offences1813.1112.50%
Anti-social behaviour46.38-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.42-20.00%
Public order41.42-20.00%
Shoplifting21.420.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.5914.29%
Anti-social behaviour85.67166.67%
Public order52.83150.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.7725.00%
Other crime21.770.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Possession of weapons20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.71-60.00%
Other theft10.71-66.67%
Drugs10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.69-26.32%
Shoplifting54.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.77-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.42-25.00%
Other theft31.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Public order20.71-60.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.9590.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.73-14.29%
Public order52.130.00%
Shoplifting51.77-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.77-63.64%
Burglary21.42-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1116.300.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.540.00%
Shoplifting62.480.00%
Public order52.130.00%
Burglary31.770.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20235
September 20235

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202412
July 202413
June 20248
May 202421
April 202423
February 202418
January 202416
December 202314
November 202319
September 202310

A total of 74 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20245
June 20246
May 202410
April 202412
March 20243
February 20244
January 20248
December 20233
November 20234
September 202311

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
February 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
September 20237

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20247
May 202411
April 202412
February 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. James Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Clarence Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Charles Street
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Chestnut Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Craddock Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. Carr Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Sledmore Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Dundas Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. North Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Studley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Newby Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Alnwick Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Rokeby Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Victoria Gardens
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Yew Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Drake Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Stratton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. St Paul'S Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Rosa Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Dickens Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Baff Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1