SR7 8LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR7 8LF

SR7 8LF, County Durham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population. This SR7 8LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SR7 postcode area, which has experienced 310 crimes and a crime rate of 10.21 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SR7 8LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 8LF, encompassing approximately 2424 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

SR7 8LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Milton Close with total crimes: 3
  • Hambleton Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Police Station with total crimes: 3

SR7 8LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.010.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.3033.33%
Vehicle crime11.65-50.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.30-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.24-33.33%
Other theft20.820.00%
Public order10.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6550.00%
Vehicle crime31.2450.00%
Other crime11.240.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.36400.00%
Vehicle crime22.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Other crime10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.82-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.41-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.12-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.24-50.00%
Robbery10.820.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-75.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.06100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.65100.00%
Other crime11.650.00%
Burglary10.410.00%
Other theft10.410.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson23.71100.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.82-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.82100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.36-40.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.240.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Theft from the person10.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.9566.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.82-75.00%
Drugs10.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.01300.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24200.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.240.00%
Other theft10.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.410.00%
Shoplifting10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
December 20232
November 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 42 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
September 20235
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20238
July 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232
August 20233
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
July 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Milton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Hambleton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Thornhill Reach
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 5. Springfield Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Parkland Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. St Aldwyn Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Seaham
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Laurel Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1