BRUCE PLACE, SR8 5JR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 5JR

BRUCE PLACE, SR8 5JR, County Durham has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.47 per 1,000 population. This SR8 5JR 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 5JR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 5JR, encompassing approximately 2646 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SR8 5JR area, explore the SR8 5JR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-46.15% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SR8 5JR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Smillie Close with total crimes: 4
  • Grange Close with total crimes: 3
  • Burt Close with total crimes: 3

BRUCE PLACE, SR8 5JR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1612.4777.78%
Criminal damage and arson76.05-46.15%
Public order32.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.13-50.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1312.85225.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.9128.57%
Anti-social behaviour43.40-42.86%
Public order31.510.00%
Other crime21.13100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Other theft10.38-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.82133.33%
Violence and sexual offences72.64-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.64100.00%
Public order31.510.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Burglary10.76-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9320.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.53-70.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.130.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.33100.00%
Violence and sexual offences103.78-23.08%
Vehicle crime33.780.00%
Burglary21.13-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Public order20.760.00%
Other theft10.76-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.910.00%
Burglary41.890.00%
Other theft41.510.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.760.00%
Shoplifting10.760.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.89-28.57%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1312.09-18.75%
Anti-social behaviour74.91-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.6425.00%
Burglary31.89-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.130.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Other theft10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.05100.00%
Burglary53.020.00%
Public order41.89300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.510.00%
Vehicle crime21.510.00%
Other crime10.76-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.6060.00%
Burglary56.0566.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.8933.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.51-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.51-60.00%
Other crime20.76100.00%
Other theft10.76-50.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Public order10.38-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1013.220.00%
Vehicle crime53.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.890.00%
Burglary31.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.130.00%
Public order31.130.00%
Other theft21.130.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20243
May 202410
April 20245
March 20245
February 20247
January 20248
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202413
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20245
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
May 20242
April 20242
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 20249
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 202413
February 202413
January 202416
December 202316
November 202310

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 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20244
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 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
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

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons 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 5JR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Smillie Close
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Grange Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Burt Close
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Huntingdon Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Newark Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Westcott Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Essex Place
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Crawford Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Barsloan Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Buckingham Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Dunelm Walk
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Basingstoke Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Morton Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Essington Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Bruce Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Ramsey Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Jude Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Jarvis Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 19. Fairbairn Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Buddle Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Shinwell Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1