BIRCH MEWS, NE16 6LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in NE16 6LL

BIRCH MEWS, NE16 6LL, County Durham has recorded a total of 9 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.60 per 1,000 population. This NE16 6LL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader NE16 postcode area, which has experienced 115 crimes and a crime rate of 4.70 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this NE16 6LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around NE16 6LL, encompassing approximately 1607 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the NE16 6LL area, explore the NE16 6LL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

NE16 6LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Albion Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

BIRCH MEWS, NE16 6LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences35.60200.00%
Public order21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24100.00%
Shoplifting11.24-80.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.2225.00%
Public order23.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.240.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.84-42.86%
Vehicle crime22.490.00%
Burglary11.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.620.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-75.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.7140.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.35-63.64%
Robbery12.490.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1114.31175.00%
Shoplifting56.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.220.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.110.00%
Public order12.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting33.11-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.62-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting45.60300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.49-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.87-50.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson47.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.490.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Shoplifting10.62-80.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting56.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.110.00%
Other crime21.870.00%
Public order11.240.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 35 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 202411
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20244
December 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the NE16 6LL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Albion Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1