THISTLE CLOSE, DL16 7YD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 7YD

THISTLE CLOSE, DL16 7YD, County Durham has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.82 per 1,000 population. This DL16 7YD 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 7YD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 7YD, encompassing approximately 2547 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL16 7YD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albion Street with total crimes: 7
  • Buddleia Court with total crimes: 4
  • West Terrace with total crimes: 3

THISTLE CLOSE, DL16 7YD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.82-10.00%
Shoplifting53.53400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18-50.00%
Burglary20.790.00%
Public order20.79-50.00%
Robbery10.790.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.6011.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.93100.00%
Public order41.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.570.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.46-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour33.53200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.790.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.8537.50%
Criminal damage and arson24.320.00%
Vehicle crime20.790.00%
Drugs10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences89.42300.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.140.00%
Shoplifting41.960.00%
Burglary21.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.790.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.79-77.78%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.640.00%
Vehicle crime63.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Other crime10.79-50.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.46-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.530.00%
Drugs20.790.00%
Other crime20.790.00%
Public order10.79-50.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.39100.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.180.00%
Public order20.790.00%
Vehicle crime20.79-50.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.46-10.00%
Vehicle crime43.53300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.57-25.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.930.00%
Public order41.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.570.00%
Other theft31.570.00%
Shoplifting31.180.00%
Other crime21.180.00%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 20248
March 20242
February 20249
January 20249
December 202318
November 20239
September 202310

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20245
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20234

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
September 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20246
December 20232
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Albion Street
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
  • 2. Buddleia Court
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. West Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Maxey Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Westmoor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Page Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Central Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Moorside
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Hirst Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Snowdrop Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. North Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Charhill Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1