MEDWAY CLOSE, SR8 1EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 1EZ

MEDWAY CLOSE, SR8 1EZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.30 per 1,000 population. This SR8 1EZ 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 1EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 1EZ, encompassing approximately 2486 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SR8 1EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hulme Court with total crimes: 11
  • Medway Close with total crimes: 9
  • Welland Close with total crimes: 7

MEDWAY CLOSE, SR8 1EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.30600.00%
Other theft68.45500.00%
Shoplifting62.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.41-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-50.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson610.860.00%
Shoplifting62.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4125.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.01-57.14%
Burglary21.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.44-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour42.82100.00%
Burglary21.61-33.33%
Other theft10.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.65-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson43.62100.00%
Burglary31.6150.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.6614.29%
Anti-social behaviour46.44-42.86%
Shoplifting31.610.00%
Vehicle crime21.21100.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.071300.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.6316.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.820.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.8220.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.41-92.86%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1412.47133.33%
Criminal damage and arson75.63600.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.82400.00%
Public order12.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.06400.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.02-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.4150.00%
Burglary21.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.80-83.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.4771.43%
Anti-social behaviour64.83500.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.41200.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Public order20.800.00%
Vehicle crime20.80100.00%
Shoplifting20.80-33.33%
Other crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.23-63.16%
Shoplifting32.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.21-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.410.00%
Public order31.610.00%
Shoplifting31.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 20245
January 20241
December 20236
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 202416
April 202414
March 20241
February 202414
January 20246
December 202312
November 20237
September 202319

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
April 20242
December 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
June 20244
May 20242
April 20243
February 20247
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
June 20243
May 20243
January 202410
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hulme Court
    Total11
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Medway Close
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Welland Close
    Total7
    Other theft3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Park/Open Space
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Waveney Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Teign Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Isis Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Clare Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Cherwell Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Tees Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Severn Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Sunny Blunts
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lakemore
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Helford Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Coquet Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1