WELLS CRESCENT, SR7 8HJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR7 8HJ

WELLS CRESCENT, SR7 8HJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.50 per 1,000 population. This SR7 8HJ 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 8HJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 8HJ, encompassing approximately 3391 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (275.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (14.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SR7 8HJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ryton Crescent with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Eastlea Road with total crimes: 3

WELLS CRESCENT, SR7 8HJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.50275.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.4214.29%
Criminal damage and arson62.36200.00%
Other theft21.77-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.59-50.00%
Robbery20.590.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.5540.00%
Other theft52.0666.67%
Vehicle crime41.47300.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.18-76.47%
Public order31.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.88-81.82%
Shoplifting20.59-33.33%
Drugs10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.9770.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.01450.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.2466.67%
Public order31.470.00%
Other theft30.880.00%
Shoplifting30.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences105.0166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.95-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.59-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.67-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.77150.00%
Vehicle crime41.47300.00%
Shoplifting31.18-25.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.59-33.33%
Other theft10.590.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.60600.00%
Shoplifting42.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.88-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.47-40.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-75.00%

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 behaviour54.4225.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.47-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Other crime10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.29-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.31-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.06-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.1850.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-80.00%
Other theft10.29-66.67%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.25166.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.3614.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.3625.00%
Other theft31.47-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.880.00%
Public order10.590.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.060.00%
Other theft41.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.180.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

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 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 20244
July 202417
June 202410
May 20246
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20238
November 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20247
July 20245
June 20243
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233

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 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 202411
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 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 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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 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 8HJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Ryton Crescent
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 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. Dawlish Close
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Walton Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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
  • 20. Wolsey Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1