BRAKESPEARE PLACE, SR8 5SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 5SW

BRAKESPEARE PLACE, SR8 5SW, County Durham has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.03 per 1,000 population. This SR8 5SW 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 5SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 5SW, encompassing approximately 2047 residents.

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

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)

SR8 5SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hilton Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Harrison Close with total crimes: 6
  • Manor Way with total crimes: 5

BRAKESPEARE PLACE, SR8 5SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1220.03200.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.86-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson94.40350.00%
Shoplifting34.40-40.00%
Other theft21.470.00%
Other crime20.980.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.7037.50%
Shoplifting55.37400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.4433.33%
Public order21.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.98-66.67%
Robbery10.490.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.68-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.91150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.44-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.47200.00%
Public order31.4750.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%
Drugs10.49-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.10-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour57.8225.00%
Drugs42.44100.00%
Robbery21.950.00%
Public order20.98-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.98-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.49-87.50%
Other crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.49-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1722.470.00%
Shoplifting88.30166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.91-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour43.42-20.00%
Public order31.9550.00%
Other theft21.47-50.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-50.00%

In April 2024, 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 offences1721.981600.00%
Criminal damage and arson98.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.40150.00%
Other theft42.440.00%
Shoplifting31.950.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Burglary20.980.00%
Drugs20.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.470.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.30-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.44-70.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.47-50.00%
Other theft10.98-66.67%
Other crime10.490.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Burglary10.49-75.00%
Shoplifting10.49-87.50%
Drugs10.49-83.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1525.8950.00%
Criminal damage and arson107.3311.11%
Shoplifting84.880.00%
Drugs63.91100.00%
Burglary42.9333.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.950.00%
Other theft31.95-25.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Public order10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1019.05-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson94.8828.57%
Anti-social behaviour44.40-20.00%
Other theft41.95100.00%
Public order31.9550.00%
Burglary31.470.00%
Drugs31.470.00%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1519.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.420.00%
Drugs32.440.00%
Other crime31.470.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Vehicle crime20.980.00%
Other theft20.980.00%
Shoplifting10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 124 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20248
June 202416
May 202417
April 202417
March 20241
February 20245
January 202415
December 202310
November 202315

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20247
April 20249
February 20243
January 202410
December 20239
November 20237

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20248
April 20243
February 20241
January 20248
November 20231

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hilton Drive
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Harrison Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 3. Manor Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 4. Dean Close
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order1
  • 5. Hovingham Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 7. Duddon Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Fulwell Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Adrian Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Quinn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Heath Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Granville Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. White Lea Close
    Total1
    Other theft1