TS28 5BQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TS28 5BQ

TS28 5BQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.77 per 1,000 population. This TS28 5BQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader TS28 postcode area, which has experienced 49 crimes and a crime rate of 9.18 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this TS28 5BQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TS28 5BQ, encompassing approximately 2039 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the TS28 5BQ area, explore the TS28 5BQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

TS28 5BQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Queen'S Road with total crimes: 3
  • North Road with total crimes: 2

TS28 5BQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.77166.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.45400.00%
Public order22.45100.00%
Vehicle crime10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%

In August 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 offences55.39-37.50%
Shoplifting32.450.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.49-80.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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 offences87.85166.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.92-16.67%
Other crime12.450.00%
Public order10.49-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.49-80.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson610.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.940.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.45-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.47200.00%
Public order21.470.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.85-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.45-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson22.45-66.67%
Public order20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences714.71600.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.43250.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.430.00%
Shoplifting62.940.00%
Other crime22.940.00%
Burglary10.980.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

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 behaviour21.47-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences10.98-83.33%

In February 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 behaviour79.32-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.4320.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.94-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%
Public order10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.49-92.31%
Burglary10.490.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1317.65550.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.92-22.22%
Violence and sexual offences53.43-28.57%
Other crime12.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other theft10.490.00%

In December 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson914.22800.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.41300.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.9240.00%
Public order23.430.00%
Shoplifting20.98100.00%
Burglary10.980.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Other theft20.98100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.98-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Shoplifting10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.980.00%
Other theft10.980.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20232

A total of 62 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20241
February 20246
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235
September 20235

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
February 20242
January 20247
December 20239
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
June 20241
April 20246
February 20241
January 202413
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 20232
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
January 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
November 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the TS28 5BQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting8
  • 2. Queen'S Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. North Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Durham Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 5. Coronation Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Forest Gate
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. New Cross Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Taylor Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Walton Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Fourway Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Greenhills Estate
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Wingrove Close
    Total1
    Other crime1