DL16 7SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7SB

DL16 7SB, County Durham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.97 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7SB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL16 postcode area, which has experienced 200 crimes and a crime rate of 8.91 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL16 7SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7SB, encompassing approximately 524 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL16 7SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Merrington View with total crimes: 3
  • Blair Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Rowan Court with total crimes: 2

DL16 7SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences620.97100.00%
Other theft211.44100.00%
Drugs13.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences317.16200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.810.00%
Vehicle crime11.910.00%
Other theft11.910.00%
Public order11.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary17.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.91-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.910.00%
Public order11.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences522.8766.67%
Anti-social behaviour29.530.00%
Other theft23.81100.00%
Drugs23.81100.00%
Other crime13.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences322.87200.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.72100.00%
Burglary23.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson13.81-50.00%
Drugs11.910.00%
Other crime11.910.00%
Public order11.910.00%
Other theft11.910.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson29.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.81-80.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.910.00%
Burglary11.910.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour59.53400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson213.34-80.00%
Burglary23.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.91-66.67%
Other crime11.910.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1032.410.00%
Violence and sexual offences319.06-62.50%
Burglary15.720.00%
Drugs11.910.00%
Vehicle crime11.910.00%
Other crime11.910.00%

In December 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 offences830.50166.67%
Anti-social behaviour515.25400.00%
Public order29.530.00%
Drugs13.810.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.720.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 202410

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20245
February 20241
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
December 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241

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
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Merrington View
    Total3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Blair Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Rowan Court
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Faraday Close
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Woodward Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Linden Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Catherine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1