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

Overview of Crime in SR7 8NS

THE AVENUE, SR7 8NS, County Durham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.97 per 1,000 population. This SR7 8NS 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 8NS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 8NS, encompassing approximately 2606 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SR7 8NS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Portland Avenue with total crimes: 4
  • The Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Oxford Street with total crimes: 3

THE AVENUE, SR7 8NS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour139.97550.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.99133.33%
Public order32.690.00%
Other theft11.15-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.38-66.67%

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 arson86.9114.29%
Violence and sexual offences33.07-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.15-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.15-33.33%
Other theft20.770.00%

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 offences52.6966.67%
Vehicle crime41.92100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.53-25.00%
Drugs21.150.00%
Shoplifting10.77-87.50%

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
Shoplifting88.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.0733.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Other theft20.770.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.1550.00%

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 arson56.5225.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.920.00%
Public order21.530.00%
Burglary20.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-60.00%
Other crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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 behaviour55.75400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.92-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5333.33%
Vehicle crime11.530.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

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 arson55.37-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences31.920.00%
Burglary31.15200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.150.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.38-50.00%

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 arson75.37250.00%
Vehicle crime22.69100.00%
Shoplifting10.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.5260.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.07-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.77-50.00%
Shoplifting10.77-87.50%
Drugs10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In August 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.59-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.9233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.5333.33%
Other theft31.530.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.890.00%
Shoplifting103.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.150.00%
Public order20.770.00%
Bicycle theft10.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
April 20241
February 20242
July 20232

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233
September 20238
August 20235
July 202310

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20248
May 20247
April 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20237
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20248
November 20231
September 20231
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
September 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 2 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
July 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Portland Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. The Avenue
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Oxford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Milton Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hambleton Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Police Station
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cheviot Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 8. Exeter Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cheviot Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Laurel Avenue
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Hexham Avenue
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1