SR8 4BP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 4BP

SR8 4BP, County Durham has recorded a total of 53 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 27.04 per 1,000 population. This SR8 4BP 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 4BP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 4BP, encompassing approximately 1959 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR8 4BP area, explore the SR8 4BP Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-55.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

SR8 4BP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hardwick Street with total crimes: 17
  • Sixth Street with total crimes: 6
  • Warren Street with total crimes: 4

SR8 4BP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1627.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences98.16-55.00%
Burglary84.59300.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.0833.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.080.00%
Other theft31.53-25.00%
Public order21.53-60.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Other crime10.51-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2031.640.00%
Shoplifting1610.21100.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.16-14.29%
Public order53.0625.00%
Other theft42.55-20.00%
Other crime32.04-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.53-57.14%
Drugs21.530.00%
Burglary21.02-75.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2034.7025.00%
Burglary810.2160.00%
Shoplifting84.08-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.0875.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.57-22.22%
Other theft53.57400.00%
Other crime52.550.00%
Public order42.5533.33%
Drugs22.040.00%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1629.600.00%
Violence and sexual offences168.16-23.81%
Criminal damage and arson98.16-18.18%
Burglary54.59150.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.55-60.00%
Public order32.0450.00%
Drugs21.53100.00%
Other theft11.02-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2138.2723.53%
Shoplifting1610.72-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson118.1637.50%
Anti-social behaviour105.61233.33%
Other theft75.1040.00%
Other crime43.570.00%
Burglary22.04-60.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.020.00%
Drugs10.510.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1931.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences179.701600.00%
Criminal damage and arson88.670.00%
Burglary54.080.00%
Other theft52.55400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.55-40.00%
Public order31.53200.00%
Robbery11.530.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour55.10-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences12.55-92.31%
Bicycle theft10.510.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1327.040.00%
Shoplifting136.638.33%
Anti-social behaviour96.6380.00%
Other theft54.5925.00%
Burglary52.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.55-33.33%
Other crime22.040.00%
Robbery11.020.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1324.4930.00%
Shoplifting126.6350.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.12-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.060.00%
Other theft42.55-20.00%
Burglary32.04200.00%
Public order21.53100.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Vehicle crime11.02-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.92-47.37%
Shoplifting85.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.08-22.22%
Other theft53.570.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.55-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.55200.00%
Public order11.530.00%
Other crime10.510.00%
Burglary10.51-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.590.00%
Burglary53.570.00%
Other theft52.550.00%
Shoplifting42.550.00%
Drugs22.040.00%
Possession of weapons11.020.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20248
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20249
May 202411
April 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 159 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202420
July 202420
June 202416
May 202421
April 202417
March 20241
February 202413
January 202413
December 202310
November 202319

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 20247
June 20244
May 202410
April 20243
March 20245
February 20249
January 20245
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 128 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202416
July 20248
June 202416
May 202416
April 202419
February 202413
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20245
May 20244
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR8 4BP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hardwick Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Sixth Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Warren Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Handley Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beach Grove
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Seventh Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Eighth Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Twelfth Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Cowell Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Eden Street
    Total1
    Robbery1
  • 13. Thorpe Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 14. Dene Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Tenth Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 16. Gordon Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Tees Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 18. Park Road
    Total1
    Public order1