DL16 7RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7RW

DL16 7RW, County Durham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.69 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7RW 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 7RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7RW, encompassing approximately 1083 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DL16 7RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bell Road with total crimes: 3
  • Woodward Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blair Avenue with total crimes: 2

DL16 7RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences515.6966.67%
Public order44.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.69200.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.770.00%
Vehicle crime11.850.00%
Other theft10.920.00%
Other crime10.920.00%

In July 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 offences36.46-62.50%
Public order22.770.00%
Burglary11.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.92-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences817.5414.29%
Anti-social behaviour37.38200.00%
Other theft22.77-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.85100.00%
Drugs21.85100.00%
Other crime21.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.4675.00%
Burglary36.4650.00%
Other theft32.770.00%
Public order22.77100.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.85-80.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.92-66.67%
Drugs10.920.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson515.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.69-57.14%
Burglary22.770.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Public order11.850.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.46600.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary411.08300.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.69-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson23.69-81.82%
Anti-social behaviour11.850.00%
Other crime10.92-50.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1127.691000.00%
Violence and sexual offences910.15-30.77%
Public order38.310.00%
Vehicle crime22.770.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.85-83.33%
Burglary10.920.00%
Drugs10.920.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.3862.50%
Anti-social behaviour612.00200.00%
Drugs15.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour27.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.850.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.690.00%
Public order21.850.00%
Other theft11.850.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.920.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20245
February 20242
January 202411
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
September 20232

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
February 20244
January 20249
December 202313
November 20238
September 20234

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
September 20231

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20247
February 20241
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Bell Road
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Woodward Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Blair Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Catherine Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Cedar Court
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Edison Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fairview Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Merrington View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sycamore Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Keswick Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lakeside Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1