SR8 5UQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SR8 5UQ

SR8 5UQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 23 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.57 per 1,000 population. This SR8 5UQ 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 5UQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SR8 5UQ, encompassing approximately 1578 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)

SR8 5UQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hilton Drive with total crimes: 8
  • Manor Way with total crimes: 5
  • Hovingham Close with total crimes: 3

SR8 5UQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour814.57166.67%
Criminal damage and arson85.070.00%
Violence and sexual offences55.0766.67%
Drugs13.170.00%
Other crime10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.900.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.97-76.92%
Criminal damage and arson31.9050.00%
Public order31.90200.00%
Drugs11.90-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.4762.50%
Anti-social behaviour48.2433.33%
Drugs42.53300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.53-66.67%
Public order11.270.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Other theft10.630.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences813.31100.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.07-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour33.80200.00%
Drugs11.90-50.00%
Public order10.63-50.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Other theft10.63-50.00%

In April 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson712.670.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.440.00%
Public order22.530.00%
Burglary21.270.00%
Other theft21.270.00%
Drugs21.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.44-75.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.63-88.89%
Drugs10.63-80.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson916.4728.57%
Violence and sexual offences85.7014.29%
Drugs55.0766.67%
Burglary23.170.00%
Other crime11.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.630.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson713.94133.33%
Violence and sexual offences74.44-22.22%
Drugs34.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.90-50.00%
Public order21.27100.00%
Other theft11.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.6728.57%
Anti-social behaviour45.7033.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.53-25.00%
Drugs21.90-50.00%
Other crime11.27-50.00%
Public order10.63-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences715.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.440.00%
Drugs42.530.00%
Public order32.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.900.00%
Other crime21.900.00%
Vehicle crime11.270.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20234
September 20233

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
February 20241
January 20249
December 20237
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 202413
May 20248
April 20244
February 20242
January 20248
December 20237
November 20239
September 20237

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20233
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Hilton Drive
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
  • 2. Manor Way
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 3. Hovingham Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Church Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 5. Adrian Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Quinn Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1