LAING SQUARE, TS28 5JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in TS28 5JE

LAING SQUARE, TS28 5JE, County Durham has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.65 per 1,000 population. This TS28 5JE 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 5JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around TS28 5JE, encompassing approximately 1612 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

TS28 5JE 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

LAING SQUARE, TS28 5JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.65166.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.96400.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.100.00%
Public order22.48100.00%
Vehicle crime11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.20-33.33%
Shoplifting32.480.00%
Public order11.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.720.00%
Other crime13.100.00%

In June 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson510.54150.00%
Violence and sexual offences33.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.86-40.00%
Vehicle crime31.86200.00%
Public order21.86100.00%
Shoplifting11.240.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.06-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences33.10-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.86-66.67%
Other theft11.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Public order10.620.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour716.75250.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.340.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.720.00%
Shoplifting63.720.00%
Other crime13.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.24-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour68.68-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.7266.67%
Criminal damage and arson13.10-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1219.23500.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.96-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences33.10-50.00%
Other crime11.860.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other theft10.620.00%

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 arson917.37800.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.58300.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.9650.00%
Public order23.720.00%
Shoplifting21.24100.00%
Burglary11.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Other theft21.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Other crime10.620.00%
Shoplifting10.620.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Other theft11.240.00%
Burglary10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
December 20232

A total of 48 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 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 20245
May 20242
April 20246
February 20241
January 20245
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 5 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
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 33 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
June 20241
April 20246
January 202412
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20245
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20248
December 20238
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 5JE 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. Taylor Grove
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Walton Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Fourway Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Wingrove Close
    Total1
    Other crime1