DL16 7RZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7RZ

DL16 7RZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.22 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7RZ 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 7RZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7RZ, encompassing approximately 801 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL16 7RZ 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 7RZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order416.22300.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.9950.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.500.00%
Vehicle crime12.500.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26.24-71.43%
Burglary12.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%
Public order11.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences718.72133.33%
Anti-social behaviour28.74100.00%
Other theft22.50100.00%
Drugs22.50100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.500.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary316.22200.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.7450.00%
Public order23.74100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.50-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Other theft11.250.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson411.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.50-66.67%
Public order11.250.00%
Burglary11.250.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.74200.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary311.23200.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.74-81.82%
Violence and sexual offences22.50-77.78%
Anti-social behaviour12.500.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

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 arson1134.941000.00%
Violence and sexual offences913.73-10.00%
Public order211.230.00%
Vehicle crime22.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.50-80.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.48400.00%
Public order26.240.00%
Drugs12.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.24-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.990.00%
Other theft12.500.00%
Other crime11.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20244
February 20242
January 202411
December 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 43 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20249
December 202310
November 20235

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
September 20231

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
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

A total of 5 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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL16 7RZ 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. Edison Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Fairview Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Merrington View
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Sycamore Court
    Total1
    Public order1