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

Overview of Crime in DH8 5HX

MEDOMSLEY ROAD, DH8 5HX, County Durham has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.30 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5HX, encompassing approximately 2581 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (116.67% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DH8 5HX 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 5HX 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 offences139.30116.67%
Public order35.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour10.77-66.67%
Other theft10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.97-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.16200.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences108.52-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour43.870.00%
Other theft31.55200.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.77-66.67%
Public order10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.160.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.850.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.26100.00%
Drugs32.320.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.16-57.14%
Shoplifting11.160.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.301000.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.26133.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.7150.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Public order10.770.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.32-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.77-94.74%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1913.94216.67%
Public order57.36400.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.9433.33%
Other crime31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.20-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour32.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%
Drugs10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.68157.14%
Anti-social behaviour36.97-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.16100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour97.36350.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.49-58.82%
Other crime12.710.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1711.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.590.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Public order21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.770.00%
Robbery10.770.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243
April 20247
March 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20233
November 20239
September 20232

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20246
July 202410
June 202411
May 202411
April 202411
March 20241
February 202419
January 20246
December 202318
November 20237
September 202317

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20246
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 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
September 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20243
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20242
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH8 5HX 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. Elmfield Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 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. Lingfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Buckham Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1