TS21 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TS21 4AJ

TS21 4AJ, County Durham has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.53 per 1,000 population. This TS21 4AJ 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 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TS21 4AJ, encompassing approximately 953 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

TS21 4AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Diamond Close with total crimes: 3
  • Beechwood Road with total crimes: 3
  • Sedgefield Terrace with total crimes: 3

TS21 4AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson411.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.1933.33%
Anti-social behaviour34.19200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences310.48-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.14100.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Shoplifting11.05-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour11.05-50.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences513.63-28.57%
Shoplifting35.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.14100.00%
Public order12.10-50.00%
Burglary11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.05-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences719.92600.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.3450.00%
Public order23.140.00%
Shoplifting22.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.10100.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.10-75.00%
Other theft11.05-50.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour414.68100.00%
Shoplifting44.19-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson24.19100.00%
Other theft22.100.00%
Vehicle crime12.100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.050.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1419.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.680.00%
Public order12.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.050.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour22.10-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences820.97166.67%
Criminal damage and arson48.39100.00%
Shoplifting34.19-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.140.00%
Other theft23.140.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting412.58100.00%
Violence and sexual offences34.19-62.50%
Public order23.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.10100.00%
Possession of weapons12.100.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.68166.67%
Shoplifting28.39-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting514.6866.67%
Violence and sexual offences35.2450.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.14100.00%
Other theft12.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.050.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Vehicle crime11.050.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting38.390.00%
Violence and sexual offences23.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 45 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
February 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 202414
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
September 20231

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231

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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TS21 4AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Diamond Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Beechwood Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Sedgefield Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Springfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Glebe Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1