DL16 7QB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7QB

DL16 7QB, County Durham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of NA per 1,000 population. This DL16 7QB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL16 postcode area, which has experienced 172 crimes and a crime rate of 7.67 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL16 7QB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7QB, encompassing approximately NA residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

DL16 7QB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Beamish Street with total crimes: 9
  • Woodland View with total crimes: 7
  • Kay Street with total crimes: 3

DL16 7QB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour9NA50.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA33.33%
Shoplifting4NA-20.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Other crime2NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%
Vehicle crime1NA-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16NA-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour6NA200.00%
Shoplifting5NA66.67%
Criminal damage and arson3NA-50.00%
Public order3NA200.00%
Vehicle crime2NA-50.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-75.00%

In May 2024, 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 offences19NA-9.52%
Criminal damage and arson6NA0.00%
Burglary4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime4NA100.00%
Other theft3NA200.00%
Shoplifting3NA200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2NA-66.67%
Public order1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour6NA50.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Shoplifting1NA0.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4NA-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8NA-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour6NA500.00%
Vehicle crime6NA100.00%
Shoplifting4NA0.00%
Public order3NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-88.89%
Other theft1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17NA13.33%
Criminal damage and arson9NA80.00%
Shoplifting4NA0.00%
Vehicle crime3NA-40.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour1NA-75.00%
Other theft1NA-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15NA7.14%
Criminal damage and arson5NA400.00%
Vehicle crime5NA66.67%
Anti-social behaviour4NA0.00%
Shoplifting4NA-20.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Public order1NA-75.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Robbery1NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Burglary1NA-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14NA75.00%
Burglary5NA25.00%
Shoplifting5NA150.00%
Public order4NA300.00%
Anti-social behaviour4NA-20.00%
Vehicle crime3NA0.00%
Other theft2NA0.00%
Theft from the person1NA0.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson1NA-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences8NA-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour5NA-37.50%
Burglary4NA100.00%
Criminal damage and arson3NA50.00%
Shoplifting2NA-33.33%
Public order1NA-75.00%
Possession of weapons1NA0.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences9NA-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA0.00%
Public order4NA300.00%
Vehicle crime4NA100.00%
Shoplifting3NA50.00%
Burglary2NA-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson2NA-50.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Other theft1NA0.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences15NA0.00%
Anti-social behaviour8NA0.00%
Criminal damage and arson4NA0.00%
Burglary3NA0.00%
Vehicle crime2NA0.00%
Shoplifting2NA0.00%
Public order1NA0.00%
Bicycle theft1NA0.00%
Other crime1NA0.00%
Drugs1NA0.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20246
February 20241
January 20249
December 20235
November 20231
September 20233
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202416
May 202419
April 202421
February 20248
January 202417
December 202315
November 202314
September 20238
August 20239
July 202315

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20231
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
March 20244
February 20246
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
September 20235
August 20238
July 20238

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
January 20241
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
July 20231

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235
September 20232
August 20233
July 20232

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233
August 20234
July 20232

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
July 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
December 20231
November 20235
September 20234
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
August 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Beamish Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 2. Woodland View
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Kay Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 4. Duncombe Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Church Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Royal Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. Osborne Villas
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Benson Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. The Birches
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Ernest Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Quarry Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Wylam Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Catherine Terrace
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Newburn Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Watson Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Joicey Gardens
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Slaidburn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Church Bank
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Barn Hill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1