THORPE STREET, SR8 3LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 3LU

THORPE STREET, SR8 3LU, County Durham has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.33 per 1,000 population. This SR8 3LU 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 3LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 3LU, encompassing approximately 1380 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR8 3LU area, explore the SR8 3LU Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SR8 3LU area, visit the SR8 3LU House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (-25.93% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)

SR8 3LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Anthony Street with total crimes: 23
  • Oswald Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Hawthorn Street with total crimes: 4

THORPE STREET, SR8 3LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2033.33-25.93%
Violence and sexual offences1214.499.09%
Criminal damage and arson78.7016.67%
Other crime25.070.00%
Other theft21.45-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.72-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2744.93-18.18%
Violence and sexual offences1119.57-15.38%
Public order87.9714.29%
Criminal damage and arson65.800.00%
Other theft44.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.90-75.00%
Other crime21.45100.00%
Robbery11.450.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3352.9050.00%
Violence and sexual offences1323.9130.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.4260.00%
Public order75.80250.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.070.00%
Drugs24.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.45100.00%
Other crime11.45-50.00%
Theft from the person10.720.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2234.78120.00%
Violence and sexual offences1015.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.250.00%
Burglary23.62-33.33%
Other crime21.45100.00%
Drugs21.45100.00%
Public order21.45100.00%
Other theft11.45-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1033.3325.00%
Shoplifting107.25-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson87.2533.33%
Other theft75.8075.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.0725.00%
Burglary33.6250.00%
Drugs12.170.00%
Other crime10.72-75.00%
Public order10.72-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3044.20200.00%
Violence and sexual offences821.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.35300.00%
Other theft42.900.00%
Other crime42.900.00%
Burglary22.900.00%
Public order21.450.00%
Vehicle crime11.450.00%

In March 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting107.97-70.59%
Anti-social behaviour17.25-83.33%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3451.4547.83%
Violence and sexual offences1324.64-18.75%
Criminal damage and arson99.42200.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.52500.00%
Public order34.350.00%
Other theft32.17200.00%
Other crime12.17-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2335.51666.67%
Violence and sexual offences1616.6723.08%
Criminal damage and arson311.59-25.00%
Other crime22.17100.00%
Robbery21.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.45-83.33%
Other theft10.72-66.67%
Burglary10.720.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1322.4630.00%
Anti-social behaviour69.42200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.35100.00%
Other theft32.900.00%
Shoplifting32.170.00%
Other crime12.170.00%
Burglary10.720.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson27.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Public order11.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20246
May 20248
April 20246
February 20249
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202411
July 202413
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
February 202413
January 202416
December 202313
November 202310

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
May 20247
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 212 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202427
July 202433
June 202422
May 202410
April 202430
March 202410
February 202434
January 202423
December 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20245
April 20244
March 20241
February 20246
January 20241
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Anthony Street
    Total23
    Shoplifting20
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Oswald Terrace
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Hawthorn Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
  • 4. Thomas Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Vincent Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Thorpe Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vane Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. The Coppice
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Briardene Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Welfare Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 12. Avon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Angus Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Petwell Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holmhill Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1