SR7 8DW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR7 8DW

SR7 8DW, County Durham has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.47 per 1,000 population. This SR7 8DW 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 8DW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 8DW, encompassing approximately 3207 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (216.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)

SR7 8DW 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
  • Eastlea Road with total crimes: 3

SR7 8DW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.47216.67%
Anti-social behaviour75.92-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.1820.00%
Vehicle crime21.87-33.33%
Robbery20.620.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other theft10.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.60120.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.43-73.91%
Public order51.8766.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.56-37.50%
Vehicle crime31.560.00%
Other theft20.940.00%
Drugs10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.47109.09%
Criminal damage and arson87.1714.29%
Anti-social behaviour52.4925.00%
Public order31.560.00%
Other crime10.940.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.8622.22%
Criminal damage and arson73.43133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.18-42.86%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.8175.00%
Vehicle crime42.18100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2550.00%
Public order20.940.00%
Drugs20.62100.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Other crime10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.31-88.89%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.870.00%
Public order21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.25-20.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.0566.67%
Violence and sexual offences41.56-50.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Drugs10.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.31-50.00%
Public order10.31-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.61-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.49-57.14%
Public order20.94100.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.62-50.00%
Other theft10.62-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.4266.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.12600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.18-42.86%
Other theft31.2550.00%
Vehicle crime10.940.00%
Public order10.310.00%
Other crime10.310.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.180.00%
Other theft21.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.620.00%
Burglary10.310.00%
Shoplifting10.310.00%

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 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20246
July 202423
June 202411
May 20249
April 20246
February 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20236

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
May 20244
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20245
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20244
February 20245
January 20243
December 20237
November 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 45 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20248
June 20247
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 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
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20249
November 20231

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary 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 8DW 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. Eastlea Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Everton Drive
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Evesham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 6. Ennerdale Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Eastlea Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Topaz Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Lawnside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Dawlish Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Milldale
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Winslow Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Wells Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Westlea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wycliffe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Epping Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Essex Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Eastdene Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1