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

Overview of Crime in SR7 8BT

PORTLAND AVENUE, SR7 8BT, County Durham has recorded a total of 38 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.98 per 1,000 population. This SR7 8BT 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 8BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 8BT, encompassing approximately 3171 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (53.85% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)

SR7 8BT 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

PORTLAND AVENUE, SR7 8BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.9853.85%
Criminal damage and arson96.31-10.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.84-44.44%
Possession of weapons11.580.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.98-23.53%
Criminal damage and arson104.1042.86%
Anti-social behaviour93.15-35.71%
Public order32.8450.00%
Drugs10.950.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.5670.00%
Anti-social behaviour145.36250.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.41-30.00%
Public order22.210.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

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 arson108.8366.67%
Violence and sexual offences103.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.15-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.26-50.00%
Other theft20.630.00%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.5250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.8966.67%
Vehicle crime41.58100.00%
Drugs31.26200.00%
Possession of weapons10.950.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.32-87.50%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.520.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.26-25.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Drugs10.630.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.26-20.00%

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 offences56.31-44.44%
Anti-social behaviour51.58-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.5866.67%
Other crime21.580.00%
Public order20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.8420.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.89-62.50%
Public order20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.51800.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.52150.00%
Other theft21.58100.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson85.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.520.00%
Burglary20.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Bicycle theft10.320.00%

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 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202413
July 202417
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244
February 20245
January 20249
December 20239
November 20231

A total of 70 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202410
July 20247
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 202414
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 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
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
December 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 20242
May 20241
April 20242
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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
January 20242

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 8BT 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. Eastlea Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Everton Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 7. Ennerdale Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 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. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Epping Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Essex Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Eastdene Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1