THE AVENUE, SR7 8AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR7 8AB

THE AVENUE, SR7 8AB, County Durham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.52 per 1,000 population. This SR7 8AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SR7 postcode area, which has experienced 310 crimes and a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SR7 8AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 8AB, encompassing approximately 2635 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR7 8AB area, explore the SR7 8AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (1400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

SR7 8AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portland Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 3

THE AVENUE, SR7 8AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1512.521400.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.69266.67%
Public order34.17200.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.83-14.29%
Vehicle crime42.280.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.14-57.14%
Public order11.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.1140.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.66133.33%
Vehicle crime42.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5250.00%
Drugs21.14100.00%
Other crime10.760.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.45400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.900.00%
Vehicle crime21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.760.00%
Public order10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.140.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.76-80.00%

In February 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 offences55.69-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.90-66.67%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.76-50.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.28100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.28-20.00%
Burglary11.52-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.90200.00%
Burglary31.140.00%
Vehicle crime21.14-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences20.76-33.33%
Public order10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.83150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-62.50%
Other theft31.140.00%
Vehicle crime31.140.00%
Public order11.140.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.69166.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.04-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76-71.43%
Drugs10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour76.83600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.66150.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.90-40.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Vehicle crime10.76-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.690.00%
Public order31.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Vehicle crime20.760.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233
September 20238
August 20233
July 20235

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
September 20232
August 20237
July 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
July 20233

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
September 20232
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
September 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR7 8AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Portland Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. The Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Oxford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Milton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hambleton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Nelson Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Cheviot Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Thornhill Reach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Parkland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. St Aldwyn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Durham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Exeter Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cheviot Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Seaham
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Laurel Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1