DL16 7RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7RQ

DL16 7RQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.58 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7RQ 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 7RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7RQ, encompassing approximately 1972 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)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL16 7RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Carr Street with total crimes: 2
  • Sledmore Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Farndale with total crimes: 1

DL16 7RQ 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 Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.5850.00%
Public order21.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Other theft10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.040.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.0766.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-66.67%
Other crime11.010.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.12200.00%
Burglary53.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.53200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.52100.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.010.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.01100.00%

In February 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 offences35.07-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-66.67%
Other crime10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.1530.00%
Criminal damage and arson46.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0350.00%
Other crime11.520.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.11233.33%
Public order25.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-80.00%
Other crime10.510.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.08-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour42.5333.33%
Violence and sexual offences32.03-40.00%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson911.660.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.530.00%
Vehicle crime21.520.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 49 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20242
February 20243
January 202413
December 202310
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235
September 20239

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20245
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 7RQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Carr Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sledmore Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Farndale
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Marske Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Burton Constable Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Studley Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Newby Way
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Alnwick Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Rokeby Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1