STEPHENSON SQUARE, SR8 3AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 3AQ

STEPHENSON SQUARE, SR8 3AQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.80 per 1,000 population. This SR8 3AQ 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 3AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 3AQ, encompassing approximately 1440 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR8 3AQ area, explore the SR8 3AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SR8 3AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sunderland Road with total crimes: 5
  • South Side with total crimes: 4
  • Nursery Gardens with total crimes: 2

STEPHENSON SQUARE, SR8 3AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.8040.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.86-50.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Drugs11.390.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson612.49500.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.1666.67%
Anti-social behaviour43.47-33.33%
Public order12.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour613.19500.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.16-40.00%
Public order22.08100.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Burglary11.390.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%
Theft from the person10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.94-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.470.00%
Public order10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.49650.00%
Vehicle crime110.41-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour411.100.00%
Shoplifting32.780.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.08100.00%
Burglary21.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Public order11.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.47100.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.78-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.94-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson23.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.3320.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.16200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.08100.00%
Shoplifting11.390.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.63-44.44%
Public order23.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-66.67%
Shoplifting10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.250.00%
Shoplifting22.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.390.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Robbery11.390.00%
Other theft10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 63 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 20245
May 202415
April 20242
March 20241
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20239

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR8 3AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Sunderland Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. South Side
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Nursery Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. North Crescent
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rosemary Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Low Row
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. East Grange Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Burn Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1