SLEDMERE CLOSE, SR8 5JN Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 5JN

SLEDMERE CLOSE, SR8 5JN, County Durham has recorded a total of 46 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.39 per 1,000 population. This SR8 5JN 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 5JN crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 5JN, encompassing approximately 2989 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Other crime: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

SR8 5JN Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kemp Road with total crimes: 6
  • Beverley Way with total crimes: 4
  • Smillie Close with total crimes: 4

SLEDMERE CLOSE, SR8 5JN Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.3969.23%
Criminal damage and arson107.36-23.08%
Other crime43.3433.33%
Vehicle crime31.34200.00%
Public order31.00-40.00%
Burglary21.00100.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Other theft10.33-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.0530.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.35160.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.35-14.29%
Public order52.0166.67%
Other crime31.6750.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Drugs10.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Burglary10.33-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.70-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.34133.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.34150.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Other theft21.000.00%
Burglary20.670.00%
Other crime20.670.00%
Drugs10.670.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.70-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.68-72.73%
Public order31.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.000.00%
Burglary20.67-50.00%
Robbery10.670.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2015.7211.11%
Anti-social behaviour116.6983.33%
Burglary43.6833.33%
Other theft31.340.00%
Vehicle crime31.000.00%
Public order31.00200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.670.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.711700.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.02-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.010.00%
Burglary31.670.00%
Other theft31.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Public order10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.68-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences12.34-95.45%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.39-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour97.3612.50%
Criminal damage and arson83.0114.29%
Burglary32.68-40.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Vehicle crime20.670.00%
Robbery10.670.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2618.7362.50%
Anti-social behaviour88.7014.29%
Criminal damage and arson72.680.00%
Public order52.34150.00%
Burglary51.67-28.57%
Vehicle crime21.67100.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Other crime10.67-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.05-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour75.35133.33%
Criminal damage and arson72.34-22.22%
Burglary72.3475.00%
Other crime32.3450.00%
Public order21.00-50.00%
Drugs20.67100.00%
Vehicle crime10.67-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.690.00%
Vehicle crime43.010.00%
Burglary41.340.00%
Public order41.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.340.00%
Other crime21.000.00%
Other theft20.670.00%
Bicycle theft10.670.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202413
July 20245
June 20242
May 20242
April 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 20237
November 20239

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202413
July 202410
June 202414
May 202420
April 202418
March 20241
February 202422
January 202426
December 202316
November 202317

A total of 33 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
January 20245
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 202411
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20237
November 20233

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

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 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft 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 5JN postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Kemp Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Beverley Way
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Smillie Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Burt Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Newark Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Westcott Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Essex Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Crawford Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Elliott Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Harvey Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 12. Dunn Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Dunelm Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Basingstoke Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 15. Morton Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Essington Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Bruce Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Ramsey Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Jude Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Jarvis Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Fairbairn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Robson Avenue
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 23. Adfrid Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Buddle Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Shinwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1