THE SQUARE, TS21 2AB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TS21 2AB

THE SQUARE, TS21 2AB, County Durham has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.29 per 1,000 population. This TS21 2AB crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TS21 postcode area, which has experienced 75 crimes and a crime rate of 5.47 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TS21 2AB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TS21 2AB, encompassing approximately 1890 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TS21 2AB area, explore the TS21 2AB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-71.43% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TS21 2AB Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 2
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Eden Drive with total crimes: 2

THE SQUARE, TS21 2AB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-71.43%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Other theft10.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.9340.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.7050.00%
Other theft21.59-50.00%
Shoplifting11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.53-90.00%

In July 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1012.16400.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.29-28.57%
Other theft42.640.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.12-66.67%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.46133.33%
Violence and sexual offences63.70-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson23.17100.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.93133.33%
Anti-social behaviour33.70200.00%
Public order31.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting76.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson56.3566.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.64-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour22.64-33.33%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.2350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.590.00%
Drugs21.59100.00%
Vehicle crime11.060.00%
Public order10.53-50.00%

In December 2023, Other crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other crime37.40200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.5950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.59-33.33%
Public order21.060.00%
Other theft11.060.00%
Drugs10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.93125.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.7650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.59-66.67%
Other crime11.060.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.930.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.170.00%
Burglary32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20247
July 20245
June 20247
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
April 20247

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20246
May 20247
April 20243
February 20245
January 20248
November 20239
September 20234

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20244
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 202410
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 6 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TS21 2AB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. High Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Eden Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Hawthorn Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. West Park Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. The Meadows
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1