ESSEX CRESCENT, SR7 8DZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR7 8DZ

ESSEX CRESCENT, SR7 8DZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.15 per 1,000 population. This SR7 8DZ 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 8DZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 8DZ, encompassing approximately 3726 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR7 8DZ area, explore the SR7 8DZ 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 (233.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)

SR7 8DZ 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
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

ESSEX CRESCENT, SR7 8DZ 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.15233.33%
Criminal damage and arson105.37233.33%
Anti-social behaviour92.6850.00%
Robbery22.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.54100.00%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Shoplifting20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other theft10.27-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.25-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour61.610.00%
Other theft51.6166.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.34-75.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Shoplifting20.54-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2113.1561.54%
Criminal damage and arson125.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.2250.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Other theft30.81200.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Other crime10.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.98116.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.49100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.610.00%
Other theft11.070.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-80.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.5120.00%
Vehicle crime51.61-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.3433.33%
Shoplifting41.07-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.07-25.00%
Public order20.81-33.33%
Drugs20.54100.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting108.590.00%
Vehicle crime62.680.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.61400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.340.00%
Public order31.07200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-25.00%
Drugs10.810.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.61-20.00%
Public order11.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.27-75.00%

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 behaviour54.0325.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.34-50.00%
Other crime11.070.00%
Drugs10.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-85.71%

In January 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 offences86.98-20.00%
Vehicle crime72.15600.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.88-55.56%
Public order31.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.81-40.00%
Other theft10.81-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.68125.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.42-28.57%
Other theft31.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.810.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson76.17250.00%
Violence and sexual offences51.88-64.29%
Anti-social behaviour41.34300.00%
Other theft31.070.00%
Shoplifting20.81-33.33%
Burglary10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences146.980.00%
Other theft33.760.00%
Shoplifting30.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.810.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 20246
July 202421
June 202413
May 20246
April 20245
March 20241
February 20244
January 20248
December 202310
November 20235
September 202314

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20239
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20243
July 202412
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
September 20232

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20246
February 20241
January 20247
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 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
September 20233

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 8DZ 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. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Evesham Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 8. Ennerdale Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 9. Eastlea Crescent
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Topaz Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Lawnside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Dawlish Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Walton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Eskdale Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wells Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Westlea Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Wycliffe Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Epping Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Essex Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Eastdene Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Dartmouth Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Wolsey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1