PORTLAND AVENUE, SR7 8AH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR7 8AH

PORTLAND AVENUE, SR7 8AH, County Durham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.20 per 1,000 population. This SR7 8AH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SR7 postcode area, which has experienced 298 crimes and a crime rate of 9.81 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SR7 8AH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 8AH, encompassing approximately 3257 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

SR7 8AH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ryton Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Queensbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Laurel Avenue with total crimes: 5

PORTLAND AVENUE, SR7 8AH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.2050.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.38-28.57%
Drugs21.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.67-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson114.3083.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.38-36.36%
Public order32.150.00%
Drugs10.920.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Burglary10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.2870.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.22175.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.38-40.00%
Public order31.840.00%
Other crime10.920.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.31-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson108.9042.86%
Violence and sexual offences103.0725.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.070.00%
Vehicle crime31.23-57.14%
Other theft20.920.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.1360.00%
Vehicle crime72.46133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.150.00%
Drugs31.23200.00%
Possession of weapons10.920.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-87.50%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.230.00%
Vehicle crime30.920.00%
Public order20.920.00%
Drugs10.610.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.23-20.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.83-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.5466.67%
Public order21.54100.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.75-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.7666.67%
Vehicle crime31.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.92-66.67%
Other theft10.92-50.00%
Public order10.310.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.29900.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.7650.00%
Other theft20.92100.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Other crime10.610.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson95.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.760.00%
Burglary20.610.00%
Vehicle crime20.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.610.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Other theft10.310.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202414
July 202417
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
February 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 20231

A total of 74 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 20246
June 202410
May 20247
April 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202411
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20248
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Ryton Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Queensbury Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Laurel Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Exeter Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 5. Eastlea Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Everton Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. The Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 8. Eastlea Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Topaz Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Lawnside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Dawlish Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Epping Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Essex Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Eastdene Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1