DL16 7PS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7PS

DL16 7PS, County Durham has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 41.59 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7PS 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 7PS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7PS, encompassing approximately 168 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL16 7PS Crime Hotspots

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

  • North Street with total crimes: 2
  • Wear View with total crimes: 1
  • Institute Street with total crimes: 1

DL16 7PS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences341.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.83200.00%
Public order117.830.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour341.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences217.83-33.33%
Burglary111.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.94-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences353.480.00%
Public order317.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.830.00%
Drugs111.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences347.540.00%
Public order317.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour117.830.00%
Burglary15.940.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour111.880.00%
Public order15.940.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences329.71-40.00%
Public order117.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.940.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences571.31150.00%
Vehicle crime329.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.830.00%
Public order111.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.940.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences223.77-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour111.88-66.67%
Burglary15.940.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences453.48300.00%
Anti-social behaviour323.77200.00%
Bicycle theft117.830.00%
Burglary15.940.00%

In September 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft123.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences15.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.94-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.940.00%

In August 2023, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary441.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson223.770.00%
Violence and sexual offences111.880.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 11 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20234

A total of 12 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. North Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. Wear View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Institute Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Warwick Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Robinson Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wilkinson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1