DL16 9SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL16 9SW

DL16 9SW, County Durham has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.74 per 1,000 population. This DL16 9SW 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 9SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL16 9SW, encompassing approximately 1929 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL16 9SW area, explore the DL16 9SW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-73.33% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL16 9SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mount Pleasant Court with total crimes: 4
  • Tudhoe Moor with total crimes: 2
  • Watson Park with total crimes: 2

DL16 9SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.74-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.59-73.33%
Other theft12.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-75.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1515.03400.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.110.00%
Burglary12.070.00%
Shoplifting10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.52-75.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.25-20.00%
Public order42.07300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.07-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.40-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson55.18-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.59-62.50%
Other crime11.550.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.5183.33%
Anti-social behaviour85.70166.67%
Criminal damage and arson64.15100.00%
Other crime13.110.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.360.00%
Vehicle crime43.11300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Public order21.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Other crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.0750.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.74-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.0750.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.55-80.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences105.18233.33%
Criminal damage and arson25.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Public order10.520.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.59-25.00%
Other theft11.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.52-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.81-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.11-73.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.070.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1516.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.770.00%
Public order25.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20243
March 20243
February 20242
January 202410
November 20236
September 202310

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 85 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202415
July 20243
June 202410
May 202411
April 20246
February 20244
January 202410
December 20233
November 20234
September 202315

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20244
March 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20246
April 20243
February 20243
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL16 9SW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Mount Pleasant Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft1
  • 2. Tudhoe Moor
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Watson Park
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grainger Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Fenwick Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Broom Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. The Spinney
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Dean Lane
    Total1
    Burglary1