WELFARE CRESCENT, TS27 4LU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TS27 4LU

WELFARE CRESCENT, TS27 4LU, County Durham has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.53 per 1,000 population. This TS27 4LU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TS27 postcode area, which has experienced 96 crimes and a crime rate of 8.14 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TS27 4LU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TS27 4LU, encompassing approximately 1287 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TS27 4LU area, explore the TS27 4LU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-27.27% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

TS27 4LU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Middle Street with total crimes: 6
  • A1086 with total crimes: 4
  • Ninth Street with total crimes: 4

WELFARE CRESCENT, TS27 4LU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences815.53-27.27%
Shoplifting36.2150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.33-50.00%
Burglary21.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.55100.00%
Vehicle crime11.550.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1119.42-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson48.5433.33%
Burglary33.1150.00%
Public order22.33100.00%
Shoplifting21.550.00%
Other crime11.55-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1219.4220.00%
Other crime49.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.11200.00%
Burglary22.33100.00%
Vehicle crime11.55-50.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1020.1925.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.7725.00%
Shoplifting53.8825.00%
Vehicle crime23.88-50.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-75.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences824.8560.00%
Other theft66.21200.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.660.00%
Shoplifting43.11-55.56%
Vehicle crime43.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.110.00%
Public order23.110.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences56.990.00%
Burglary33.880.00%
Public order22.330.00%
Other theft21.550.00%
Drugs11.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.55-50.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting618.6450.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.66-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.88100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.11-20.00%
Vehicle crime23.110.00%
Public order11.55-50.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Robbery10.780.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1023.3042.86%
Criminal damage and arson57.770.00%
Shoplifting43.88-42.86%
Drugs33.11200.00%
Burglary32.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.33100.00%
Public order21.55100.00%
Other theft11.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences720.9740.00%
Shoplifting75.44600.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.440.00%
Burglary33.88200.00%
Public order12.330.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%

In November 2023, 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 arson514.7666.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.88-54.55%
Other theft23.88100.00%
Shoplifting11.55-80.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-83.33%
Burglary10.78-66.67%
Drugs10.780.00%
Public order10.78-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1124.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour68.540.00%
Shoplifting54.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.880.00%
Burglary32.330.00%
Public order22.330.00%
Drugs11.550.00%
Other theft10.780.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202412
June 202410
May 20248
April 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20237
November 20235
September 202311

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20241
May 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20242
November 20231

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20245
May 20244
April 20249
February 20246
January 20244
December 20237
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20246
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TS27 4LU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Middle Street
    Total6
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. A1086
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Ninth Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Whindyke
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Fourth Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Fifth Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. The Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Halls Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eleventh Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1