SR7 8BH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR7 8BH

SR7 8BH, County Durham has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.04 per 1,000 population. This SR7 8BH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SR7 postcode area, which has experienced 351 crimes and a crime rate of 11.56 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SR7 8BH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 8BH, encompassing approximately 3489 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

SR7 8BH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Eastlea Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Portland Avenue with total crimes: 5

SR7 8BH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.8711.11%
Violence and sexual offences92.87-57.14%
Other theft52.5866.67%
Public order31.430.00%
Shoplifting20.86-33.33%
Drugs10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2114.04110.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.02-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.58100.00%
Public order32.290.00%
Other theft30.86200.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-50.00%

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 arson108.02100.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.8711.11%
Anti-social behaviour42.87-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.15-60.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Drugs10.29-66.67%

In May 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 offences910.0328.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.5825.00%
Vehicle crime51.4325.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.4366.67%
Shoplifting41.43-60.00%
Drugs31.15200.00%
Public order20.86-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

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
Shoplifting109.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.01-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.150.00%
Public order31.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.860.00%
Drugs10.860.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.430.00%

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 offences56.02-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.43-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.43150.00%
Public order21.43-33.33%
Burglary10.570.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.720.00%
Public order31.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-77.78%
Other theft10.57-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour1010.32150.00%
Violence and sexual offences102.87150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.870.00%
Other theft42.5833.33%
Burglary21.150.00%
Other crime10.570.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson97.16350.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.58-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour41.15100.00%
Other theft31.150.00%
Burglary20.86100.00%
Shoplifting20.57-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.590.00%
Other theft33.150.00%
Shoplifting30.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202421
June 202410
May 20249
April 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 202310
November 20234
September 202311

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 63 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 202310
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 20249
June 202410
May 20245
April 20243
February 20245
January 20242
December 20239
November 20239
September 20232

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
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
August 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
May 20244
April 202410
February 20241
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
February 20241
January 20245
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Eastlea Crescent
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Portland Avenue
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Exeter Avenue
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson4
  • 5. Ennerdale Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Oxford Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 8. Eastdene Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Saturn Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Malvern Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Evesham Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Wells Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Essex Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Ryton Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Queensbury Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. The Lawns
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Yarmouth Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Hexham Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1