MEDOMSLEY ROAD, DH8 5HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH8 5HQ

MEDOMSLEY ROAD, DH8 5HQ, County Durham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.30 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5HQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH8 postcode area, which has experienced 271 crimes and a crime rate of 6.84 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH8 5HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5HQ, encompassing approximately 3355 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH8 5HQ area, explore the DH8 5HQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-36.36% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH8 5HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Mason Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

MEDOMSLEY ROAD, DH8 5HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.07-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour62.09-50.00%
Other theft41.79300.00%
Public order41.19-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.190.00%
Shoplifting20.60100.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.09-32.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.07-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson113.58450.00%
Public order63.28200.00%
Vehicle crime21.79-60.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Other theft10.60-75.00%
Shoplifting10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.300.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.4544.44%
Vehicle crime53.87400.00%
Other theft41.490.00%
Burglary41.19300.00%
Drugs41.19300.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19-66.67%
Public order20.60-60.00%
Other crime10.600.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.99-21.88%
Anti-social behaviour97.45-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson62.680.00%
Public order51.79-16.67%
Other theft41.49-20.00%
Shoplifting31.19200.00%
Possession of weapons20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%
Drugs10.30-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3219.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour119.54-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson63.28-25.00%
Public order61.7920.00%
Other theft51.79400.00%
Drugs31.49200.00%
Shoplifting10.890.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.392300.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.15-6.25%
Criminal damage and arson84.47166.67%
Public order52.380.00%
Burglary11.490.00%
Drugs10.300.00%
Other theft10.300.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.2614.29%
Criminal damage and arson34.77-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.89-96.43%
Shoplifting10.30-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour148.340.00%
Public order64.1750.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.79-37.50%
Other crime41.49300.00%
Other theft41.19100.00%
Drugs31.1950.00%
Shoplifting20.890.00%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Burglary10.30-66.67%
Robbery10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.58-43.24%
Anti-social behaviour146.26180.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.17300.00%
Public order42.38-60.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Drugs20.89-50.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Shoplifting20.60-50.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3720.8654.17%
Public order1011.03233.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.98-61.54%
Other theft41.4933.33%
Drugs41.190.00%
Shoplifting41.19100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.19100.00%
Other crime20.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2416.394.35%
Anti-social behaviour137.1562.50%
Drugs43.870.00%
Other crime31.19200.00%
Other theft30.890.00%
Public order30.89-40.00%
Shoplifting20.89-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.60-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour86.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.380.00%
Public order52.380.00%
Other theft31.490.00%
Shoplifting30.890.00%
Robbery10.890.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 274 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.83 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 202417
July 202425
June 202425
May 202432
April 202424
March 20241
February 202428
January 202421
December 202337
November 202324
September 202323

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20242
June 20245
May 20246
April 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233
September 20235

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202411
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20248
December 20232
November 20231
September 20238

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202412
July 202413
June 20249
May 202411
April 202415
March 202416
February 202414
January 202414
December 20235
November 202313
September 20238

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5HQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Mason Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Back Palmerston Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Allison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Harvey Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nansen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Birch Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Rotary Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Back East Parade
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. East Parade
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. West Parade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Robson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Parnaby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Ash Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1