ARMSTRONG ROAD, SR8 5AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 5AJ

ARMSTRONG ROAD, SR8 5AJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.42 per 1,000 population. This SR8 5AJ 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 5AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 5AJ, encompassing approximately 1485 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR8 5AJ area, explore the SR8 5AJ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SR8 5AJ area, visit the SR8 5AJ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Public order: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SR8 5AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Grange Close with total crimes: 3
  • Burt Close with total crimes: 3
  • Crawford Avenue with total crimes: 2

ARMSTRONG ROAD, SR8 5AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.42300.00%
Criminal damage and arson25.38-71.43%
Public order11.350.00%
Other theft10.670.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson710.7775.00%
Anti-social behaviour24.71-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.35-66.67%
Other theft11.350.00%
Other crime10.670.00%
Public order10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences612.1250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.690.00%
Public order22.69100.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.06-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.69-50.00%
Drugs11.350.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Burglary10.670.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.4250.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.0433.33%
Public order12.690.00%
Burglary10.67-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.67-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.670.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.6950.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.350.00%
Public order11.350.00%
Shoplifting10.670.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.35-71.43%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.81-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour74.71600.00%
Burglary24.710.00%
Vehicle crime21.35100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-50.00%
Other crime11.350.00%
Other theft10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.1214.29%
Criminal damage and arson45.3833.33%
Public order22.69100.00%
Burglary21.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.1275.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.710.00%
Burglary32.02200.00%
Other crime22.020.00%
Drugs11.35-50.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences412.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.690.00%
Other theft22.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Possession of weapons21.350.00%
Drugs21.350.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Public order10.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.670.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.22 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
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 56 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20242
July 20246
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20242
February 20247
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SR8 5AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Grange Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Burt Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Crawford Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Ramsey Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 5. Jude Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Jarvis Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 7. Fairbairn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Buddle Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Shinwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1