SR8 5RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 5RL

SR8 5RL, County Durham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 23.72 per 1,000 population. This SR8 5RL 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 5RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 5RL, encompassing approximately 1981 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

SR8 5RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hardwick Street with total crimes: 17
  • Beech Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Burden Court with total crimes: 4

SR8 5RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1923.725.56%
Violence and sexual offences129.5933.33%
Anti-social behaviour46.05100.00%
Other crime32.0250.00%
Burglary21.51-33.33%
Drugs21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.01100.00%
Other theft21.01-50.00%
Public order11.01-50.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1821.19157.14%
Violence and sexual offences99.0812.50%
Other theft44.5433.33%
Burglary32.020.00%
Other crime21.51100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-75.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-75.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour819.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.04-33.33%
Shoplifting74.04-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.53100.00%
Other theft32.02200.00%
Public order21.51100.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Drugs10.50-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.67-14.29%
Shoplifting126.05-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.05-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.020.00%
Vehicle crime21.01100.00%
Drugs21.010.00%
Public order11.01-75.00%
Other theft10.50-50.00%
Robbery10.500.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2024.72-4.76%
Violence and sexual offences1410.09-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour87.0633.33%
Public order44.04100.00%
Other theft22.02-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2127.750.00%
Violence and sexual offences1510.601400.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.030.00%
Other theft32.520.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.02-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.51-92.31%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1720.186.25%
Violence and sexual offences138.5830.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.5633.33%
Public order32.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-50.00%
Other crime11.010.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1619.17100.00%
Violence and sexual offences108.0711.11%
Criminal damage and arson45.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.020.00%
Public order21.51-33.33%
Other crime11.010.00%
Burglary10.50-66.67%
Drugs10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences920.69-10.00%
Shoplifting84.5460.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.04-33.33%
Other theft42.0233.33%
Vehicle crime42.02300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.0250.00%
Public order31.5150.00%
Burglary31.5150.00%
Theft from the person11.510.00%
Other crime10.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.050.00%
Shoplifting53.030.00%
Other theft32.520.00%
Public order21.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.010.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Burglary21.010.00%
Vehicle crime11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 113 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 202414
April 202415
March 20241
February 202413
January 202410
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 47 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20246
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 143 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202418
July 20247
June 202412
May 202420
April 202421
February 202417
January 202416
December 20238
November 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20236

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 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

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20234
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hardwick Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting15
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Beech Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
  • 3. Burden Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dean Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hawthorne Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rogers Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Coast Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Edendale Terrace
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Delavale Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Eastfield
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Braithwaite Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 13. Granville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1