SR8 1AF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 1AF

SR8 1AF, County Durham has recorded a total of 63 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.61 per 1,000 population. This SR8 1AF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SR8 postcode area, which has experienced 470 crimes and a crime rate of 13.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SR8 1AF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 1AF, encompassing approximately 1932 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR8 1AF area, explore the SR8 1AF Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-31.58% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)

SR8 1AF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Hilton Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Harrison Close with total crimes: 6

SR8 1AF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2032.6111.11%
Anti-social behaviour1310.35-31.58%
Criminal damage and arson106.7342.86%
Other theft85.180.00%
Shoplifting34.14-57.14%
Public order31.55-25.00%
Burglary21.55-50.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1933.13280.00%
Violence and sexual offences189.83-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson79.32-30.00%
Shoplifting73.62-46.15%
Public order43.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime42.0733.33%
Burglary42.07100.00%
Other crime12.070.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1933.64-20.83%
Shoplifting139.8385.71%
Criminal damage and arson106.7342.86%
Public order65.1850.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.11-64.29%
Other theft42.59100.00%
Vehicle crime32.070.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Other crime11.04-50.00%
Drugs10.52-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2435.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour1412.42-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson77.25-53.33%
Shoplifting73.62-41.67%
Drugs53.62150.00%
Public order42.5933.33%
Other theft22.07-60.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Burglary21.040.00%
Robbery11.040.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3249.17-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour1816.5628.57%
Criminal damage and arson159.327.14%
Shoplifting127.7620.00%
Other theft56.210.00%
Vehicle crime42.590.00%
Public order32.07-57.14%
Other crime21.55100.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Burglary21.04-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3849.17850.00%
Anti-social behaviour1419.67-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.250.00%
Shoplifting107.250.00%
Public order75.180.00%
Other theft53.620.00%
Burglary42.590.00%
Drugs22.070.00%
Other crime11.040.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2012.4266.67%
Violence and sexual offences410.35-78.95%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1932.09-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour129.83-40.00%
Shoplifting116.21-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson55.69-72.22%
Other theft42.5933.33%
Public order42.070.00%
Burglary32.07-25.00%
Drugs21.55-71.43%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3858.4946.15%
Anti-social behaviour2019.67100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1810.35-5.26%
Shoplifting139.32-13.33%
Drugs76.7375.00%
Public order43.62-50.00%
Burglary42.07-50.00%
Other theft32.07-40.00%
Other crime31.55200.00%
Possession of weapons21.550.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2649.69-3.70%
Criminal damage and arson1913.4658.33%
Shoplifting159.83-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour107.76-16.67%
Burglary85.180.00%
Public order84.1460.00%
Other theft54.1425.00%
Drugs42.59-20.00%
Other crime12.07-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2747.1012.50%
Shoplifting1713.9788.89%
Criminal damage and arson128.80-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour126.21-29.41%
Drugs56.2125.00%
Public order52.59-28.57%
Other theft42.59-20.00%
Other crime42.070.00%
Vehicle crime32.07200.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%
Robbery10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2446.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour1712.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.800.00%
Shoplifting97.250.00%
Public order74.660.00%
Other theft53.620.00%
Other crime42.590.00%
Drugs42.070.00%
Vehicle crime12.070.00%
Theft from the person10.520.00%
Robbery10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20244
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20235
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202418
July 202419
June 202424
May 202432
April 202438
March 20244
February 202419
January 202438
December 202326
November 202327
September 202324

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238

A total of 174 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202419
July 20245
June 202414
May 202418
April 202414
March 202420
February 202412
January 202420
December 202310
November 202312
September 202317

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20247
July 202410
June 20247
May 202415
April 202414
February 20245
January 202418
December 202319
November 202312
September 202314

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20247
July 202413
June 20247
May 202412
April 202410
February 202411
January 202413
December 202315
November 202317
September 20239

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
September 20231

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20235
September 20237

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20244
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR8 1AF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Hilton Drive
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 3. Harrison Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Manor Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 6. Hovingham Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Moray Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 8. Burnside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Church Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 10. Surtees Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Brandlings Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 12. Duddon Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Adrian Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Quinn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Kentmere Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Tarn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1