DL16 7QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7QE

DL16 7QE, County Durham has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 63.60 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7QE 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 7QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7QE, encompassing approximately 110 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL16 7QE area, explore the DL16 7QE Area information page.
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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 7QE 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 7QE 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 offences363.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson327.26200.00%
Public order127.260.00%

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 behaviour363.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences227.26-33.33%
Burglary118.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson19.09-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences372.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson227.260.00%
Public order218.17-33.33%
Drugs118.170.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order363.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences227.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.170.00%
Burglary19.090.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19.090.00%

In March 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft19.090.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences445.43-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.340.00%

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 offences590.85150.00%
Vehicle crime345.430.00%
Public order127.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.090.00%

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 offences236.34-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.17-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson19.090.00%

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 offences472.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour336.34200.00%
Bicycle theft127.260.00%

In September 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime245.430.00%
Other theft118.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences19.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour19.090.00%

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 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 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
December 20231

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 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 2 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
September 20231

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 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL16 7QE 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