THE AVENUE, SR7 8LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR7 8LG

THE AVENUE, SR7 8LG, County Durham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This SR7 8LG 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 8LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 8LG, encompassing approximately 2542 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR7 8LG area, explore the SR7 8LG Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SR7 8LG area, visit the SR7 8LG House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-38.46% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-57.14% decrease)

SR7 8LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Laurel Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Exeter Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • Nelson Street with total crimes: 3

THE AVENUE, SR7 8LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.65-38.46%
Criminal damage and arson83.15-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.15-57.14%
Other crime11.180.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

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 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.9418.18%
Criminal damage and arson125.111100.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.72-50.00%
Other theft32.75200.00%
Public order11.18-66.67%
Burglary10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1412.981300.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.51450.00%
Public order34.33200.00%
Burglary11.180.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-66.67%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.90-37.50%
Other theft31.970.00%
Vehicle crime31.18-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.18-71.43%
Public order10.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson89.83166.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.1540.00%
Vehicle crime42.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5750.00%
Drugs21.18100.00%
Other crime10.790.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.08400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.970.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Other theft20.790.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.790.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.18-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.79-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.87-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.9725.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.97-33.33%
Burglary21.57100.00%
Shoplifting10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In January 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 offences67.47200.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.36100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.36-33.33%
Burglary11.57-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson66.6920.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.36200.00%
Burglary31.18200.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.79-33.33%
Other theft10.79-66.67%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson57.080.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.970.00%
Other theft31.180.00%
Vehicle crime21.180.00%
Public order10.790.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202414
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202413
July 202411
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20241
June 20245
May 20248
April 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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

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 8LG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Laurel Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Exeter Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Nelson Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. The Avenue
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 5. Police Station
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Clara Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B1287
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Thornhill Reach
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Seaham
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1