DALTON AVENUE, SR7 8LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR7 8LJ

DALTON AVENUE, SR7 8LJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.25 per 1,000 population. This SR7 8LJ 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 8LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 8LJ, encompassing approximately 2487 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

SR7 8LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Queensbury Road with total crimes: 6
  • Laurel Avenue with total crimes: 5
  • Exeter Avenue with total crimes: 4

DALTON AVENUE, SR7 8LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson99.25-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences83.62-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.22-60.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1111.661000.00%
Violence and sexual offences104.4242.86%
Anti-social behaviour54.02-58.33%
Public order22.01-33.33%
Burglary10.800.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1210.05500.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.82133.33%
Public order32.810.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.2414.29%
Violence and sexual offences33.22-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-33.33%
Other theft20.800.00%

In May 2024, 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 arson78.44250.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.8166.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.01-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.2150.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Shoplifting10.80-87.50%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2233.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.2150.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.8325.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.010.00%
Public order21.610.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-60.00%
Other crime10.800.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.03400.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.01-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.6133.33%
Vehicle crime11.610.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In December 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 arson55.63-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences32.010.00%
Burglary31.21200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson75.630.00%
Vehicle crime22.810.00%
Shoplifting10.800.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 202412
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237

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
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202410
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 3 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
April 20241
February 20242

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20248
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 8LJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Queensbury Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 2. Laurel Avenue
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Exeter Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other crime1
  • 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