SR8 5AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 5AR

SR8 5AR, County Durham has recorded a total of 58 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 24.18 per 1,000 population. This SR8 5AR 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 5AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 5AR, encompassing approximately 2398 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (10.53% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SR8 5AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Kemp Road with total crimes: 6

SR8 5AR 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2124.1810.53%
Shoplifting98.7650.00%
Other theft73.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.92-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.08-77.78%
Public order41.67-33.33%
Burglary31.67-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.2550.00%
Theft from the person11.250.00%
Other crime10.42-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1927.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.92200.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.5125.00%
Public order64.1720.00%
Shoplifting62.50-62.50%
Burglary42.500.00%
Other crime21.67100.00%
Vehicle crime20.83100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1925.850.00%
Shoplifting167.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.67100.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.34-50.00%
Public order52.5025.00%
Burglary42.080.00%
Other theft11.67-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1923.77-34.48%
Anti-social behaviour127.92-29.41%
Shoplifting85.00-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson43.34-63.64%
Burglary41.670.00%
Public order41.6733.33%
Other theft31.67-50.00%
Drugs11.250.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.42-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2935.44-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour1712.09-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson117.0910.00%
Shoplifting94.59-30.77%
Other theft63.75100.00%
Burglary42.50100.00%
Vehicle crime41.670.00%
Public order31.67-40.00%
Other crime11.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3736.691133.33%
Anti-social behaviour1815.43-21.74%
Shoplifting137.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.420.00%
Public order54.170.00%
Other theft32.080.00%
Burglary21.250.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2310.8453.33%
Violence and sexual offences39.59-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.60-31.43%
Anti-social behaviour1510.01-31.82%
Shoplifting126.2533.33%
Criminal damage and arson55.00-64.29%
Public order52.08-16.67%
Burglary32.08200.00%
Other theft31.25200.00%
Vehicle crime21.25100.00%
Bicycle theft10.830.00%
Drugs10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3539.1945.83%
Anti-social behaviour2214.59144.44%
Criminal damage and arson149.1727.27%
Shoplifting95.84-40.00%
Public order63.750.00%
Other crime32.5050.00%
Burglary11.25-87.50%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%
Vehicle crime10.420.00%
Other theft10.420.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.5214.29%
Shoplifting1510.01-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson116.25-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour94.59-18.18%
Burglary83.75700.00%
Public order63.3420.00%
Drugs22.50100.00%
Other crime20.83100.00%
Vehicle crime10.83-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2134.610.00%
Shoplifting208.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson168.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.670.00%
Public order54.590.00%
Other theft22.080.00%
Possession of weapons20.830.00%
Vehicle crime20.830.00%
Drugs10.830.00%
Robbery10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
February 20243
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 251 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202421
August 202419
July 202419
June 202419
May 202429
April 202437
March 20243
February 202424
January 202435
December 202324
November 202321

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202418
July 20246
June 202412
May 202417
April 202418
March 202423
February 202415
January 202422
December 20239
November 202311

A total of 94 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202410
July 20248
June 20244
May 202411
April 202410
February 20245
January 202414
December 202311
November 202316

A total of 117 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202416
June 20248
May 20249
April 202413
February 202412
January 20249
December 202315
November 202320

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
February 20245
January 20246
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20231

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Supermarket
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kemp Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 5. Burnside
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Surtees Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Brandlings Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 8. Herton Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Westcott Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Elliott Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Harvey Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Kentmere Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Lowther Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Beck Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Dunn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Dunelm Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Adfrid Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Edenhill Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Galloway Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1