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

Overview of Crime in DH8 5HU

MEDOMSLEY ROAD, DH8 5HU, County Durham has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.00 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5HU 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 5HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5HU, encompassing approximately 2889 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DH8 5HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Prospect Place with total crimes: 3
  • Green Street with total crimes: 2

MEDOMSLEY ROAD, DH8 5HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.0062.50%
Public order34.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.04-50.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-75.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Robbery10.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.31-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour42.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38300.00%
Drugs21.380.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.34-13.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.50-20.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.69-50.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.0050.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Public order10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.38-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson63.4650.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.08-44.44%
Drugs31.730.00%
Other theft31.040.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Public order10.35-50.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.731300.00%
Anti-social behaviour94.8480.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.11100.00%
Public order21.380.00%
Burglary20.690.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.73-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences10.69-94.12%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.4670.00%
Public order55.88400.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Other crime21.04100.00%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In January 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 offences108.31-52.38%
Anti-social behaviour53.4625.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.73200.00%
Other theft11.040.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.11110.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.27-60.00%
Public order41.38300.00%
Shoplifting21.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Other crime10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.460.00%
Other crime23.460.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20245
May 20245
April 20249
March 20245
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 132 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20248
July 202413
June 202415
May 202410
April 202414
March 20241
February 202417
January 202410
December 202321
November 202310

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20243
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20245
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 2. Prospect Place
    Total3
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Green Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 4. Livingstone Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Angelica Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Allison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Avondale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bath Lane
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Garden Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Store Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Herbert Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Harvey Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Nansen Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Cardoon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Robson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Prospect Street
    Total1
    Burglary1