MATTHEWS ROAD, SR7 9DG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR7 9DG

MATTHEWS ROAD, SR7 9DG, County Durham has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 133.96 per 1,000 population. This SR7 9DG 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 9DG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 9DG, encompassing approximately 231 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR7 9DG area, explore the SR7 9DG Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

SR7 9DG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 29
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2

MATTHEWS ROAD, SR7 9DG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24133.9641.18%
Anti-social behaviour2103.710.00%
Other theft28.64-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson18.640.00%
Public order14.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences14.32-90.91%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17172.860.00%
Violence and sexual offences1173.461000.00%
Other theft647.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson18.640.00%
Burglary14.320.00%
Other crime14.320.00%
Possession of weapons14.320.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17112.36142.86%
Other theft673.4620.00%
Anti-social behaviour225.93100.00%
Violence and sexual offences18.64-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting773.46250.00%
Other theft530.2525.00%
Violence and sexual offences221.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson28.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.640.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft460.5033.33%
Violence and sexual offences317.290.00%
Shoplifting212.96-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.32-66.67%
Other crime14.32-50.00%
Robbery14.320.00%
Vehicle crime14.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting477.79100.00%
Criminal damage and arson317.2950.00%
Other theft312.96200.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.960.00%
Other crime212.960.00%
Public order28.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.64-75.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour456.18300.00%
Violence and sexual offences317.29-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson212.960.00%
Shoplifting28.64100.00%
Other theft18.64-50.00%
Public order14.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences443.2133.33%
Other theft217.29-33.33%
Public order28.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.640.00%
Shoplifting14.32-80.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting560.500.00%
Other theft321.61-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.9650.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.320.00%
Public order14.320.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft564.820.00%
Shoplifting521.610.00%
Violence and sexual offences221.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour18.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson14.320.00%
Robbery14.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20246
July 20246
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202417
July 202417
June 20247
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 33 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 202411
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 1 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR7 9DG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total29
    Shoplifting24
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1