WATKIN CRESCENT, SR7 9QA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR7 9QA

WATKIN CRESCENT, SR7 9QA, County Durham has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.34 per 1,000 population. This SR7 9QA 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 9QA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR7 9QA, encompassing approximately 2737 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-26.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)

SR7 9QA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lansbury Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Barnes Road with total crimes: 4
  • Wood'S Terrace with total crimes: 3

WATKIN CRESCENT, SR7 9QA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1115.34-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson84.0260.00%
Burglary62.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.19-33.33%
Public order41.460.00%
Shoplifting31.46200.00%
Vehicle crime31.1050.00%
Other theft11.100.00%
Robbery10.370.00%
Drugs10.370.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.25-31.82%
Anti-social behaviour65.48-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson52.19-64.29%
Public order41.83-42.86%
Other crime31.4650.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Burglary20.73-60.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2223.3846.67%
Criminal damage and arson148.04-26.32%
Anti-social behaviour115.1137.50%
Public order74.02250.00%
Burglary52.56150.00%
Other crime21.83-33.33%
Other theft20.73-33.33%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1919.361800.00%
Violence and sexual offences156.94650.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.48-27.27%
Other theft32.920.00%
Other crime31.100.00%
Burglary21.100.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour115.1110.00%
Violence and sexual offences24.02-92.86%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-90.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.8221.74%
Criminal damage and arson1010.2311.11%
Anti-social behaviour103.65100.00%
Public order23.65100.00%
Shoplifting20.73100.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-90.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2320.0915.00%
Vehicle crime108.40100.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.6512.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.2925.00%
Burglary21.83-60.00%
Public order10.73-75.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Shoplifting10.370.00%
Theft from the person10.370.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2019.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.3114.29%
Vehicle crime52.92-37.50%
Burglary51.8366.67%
Public order41.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.46-33.33%
Other theft21.46-77.78%
Drugs20.730.00%
Other crime10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.37-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2523.380.00%
Other theft99.130.00%
Vehicle crime83.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.56500.00%
Public order42.190.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Shoplifting21.100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.37-85.71%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.44-37.04%
Anti-social behaviour76.21-30.00%
Vehicle crime62.56200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.19-50.00%
Burglary31.8350.00%
Drugs21.10100.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Other theft20.73100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2723.3858.82%
Criminal damage and arson109.8625.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.650.00%
Other crime53.65150.00%
Public order51.8325.00%
Vehicle crime21.83100.00%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.650.00%
Public order42.920.00%
Burglary31.460.00%
Other crime21.100.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20245
May 202414
April 202419
March 20241
February 202410
January 20249
December 20238
November 20237
September 20235
August 202310
July 20238

A total of 222 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202415
May 202422
April 202415
March 20242
February 202428
January 202423
December 202320
November 202325
September 202317
August 202327
July 202317

A total of 93 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20246
May 202411
April 20248
March 202411
February 202410
January 20245
December 20234
November 20236
October 20231
September 20237
August 202310
July 202310

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233
September 20233
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20247
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 39 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 202410
December 20235
November 20238
September 20236
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
April 20243
December 20232
November 20239
September 20232
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
August 20231

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232
August 20231

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20235
July 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
July 20231

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Lansbury Drive
    Total6
    Burglary3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Barnes Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Wood'S Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Faraday Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. West Avenue
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Watkin Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Claude Terrace
    Total3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. James Street South
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Western Terrace South
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 10. Shinwell Terrace
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 11. Penzance Bungs
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Henry Street South
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. George Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Knaresborough Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Harrogate Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Watts Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 17. Park Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Bevan Square
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Webb Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Mann Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1