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

Overview of Crime in SR7 8BB

THE AVENUE, SR7 8BB, County Durham has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.15 per 1,000 population. This SR7 8BB 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 8BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 8BB, encompassing approximately 3346 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SR7 8BB 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
  • Exeter Avenue with total crimes: 4

THE AVENUE, SR7 8BB 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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.15133.33%
Criminal damage and arson86.27-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.390.00%
Drugs22.09100.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%
Other theft10.30-66.67%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1011.0642.86%
Violence and sexual offences92.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.690.00%
Public order32.0950.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Shoplifting20.90-33.33%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.5580.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.09-30.00%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Shoplifting30.900.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-50.00%

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 arson108.37100.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.9925.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.990.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-50.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.5614.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.3966.67%
Vehicle crime41.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.200.00%
Shoplifting41.20-60.00%
Drugs31.20200.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.560.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.090.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.900.00%
Drugs10.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.20-20.00%

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 offences55.98-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.4925.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.49150.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.87-10.00%
Vehicle crime52.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-77.78%
Public order20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%

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 offences1010.16233.33%
Criminal damage and arson92.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.69100.00%
Other theft42.39100.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson96.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.200.00%
Burglary20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.600.00%
Other theft20.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

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 20249
July 202418
June 202410
May 20248
April 20247
February 20245
January 20249
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 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 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
January 20245

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 202410
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

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 8BB 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. Exeter Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Westlea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Epping Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Essex Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Eastdene Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1