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

Overview of Crime in DH8 5JU

MEDOMSLEY ROAD, DH8 5JU, County Durham has recorded a total of 47 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.54 per 1,000 population. This DH8 5JU 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 5JU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH8 5JU, encompassing approximately 3232 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-6.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-41.67% decrease)

DH8 5JU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mason Street with total crimes: 6
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Back Palmerston Street with total crimes: 4

MEDOMSLEY ROAD, DH8 5JU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.54-6.67%
Anti-social behaviour84.33-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.48-41.67%
Public order32.17-50.00%
Other theft30.9350.00%
Shoplifting30.93-66.67%
Drugs20.93100.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Burglary20.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%
Robbery10.310.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1620.1114.29%
Violence and sexual offences154.95-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson124.64500.00%
Shoplifting93.71350.00%
Public order62.78200.00%
Other crime21.86100.00%
Other theft20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.62-80.00%
Drugs10.31-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.310.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.87-17.24%
Anti-social behaviour147.4375.00%
Vehicle crime54.330.00%
Burglary41.55100.00%
Drugs41.24300.00%
Other theft31.24-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-71.43%
Public order20.62-71.43%
Shoplifting20.62-75.00%
Other crime10.620.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2921.04-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour88.97-11.11%
Shoplifting82.48700.00%
Public order72.4816.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.170.00%
Other theft42.170.00%
Burglary21.240.00%
Possession of weapons20.620.00%
Drugs10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.2542.86%
Anti-social behaviour99.28-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson72.780.00%
Public order62.1720.00%
Other theft41.8633.33%
Drugs21.24100.00%
Shoplifting10.62-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2117.02950.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.50-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson74.02600.00%
Public order52.170.00%
Shoplifting41.55100.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Drugs10.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour187.1220.00%
Violence and sexual offences25.57-93.33%
Shoplifting20.62-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.62-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3022.8936.36%
Anti-social behaviour159.2825.00%
Other theft64.64200.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.86-28.57%
Public order51.5525.00%
Shoplifting51.55150.00%
Drugs31.5550.00%
Other crime30.93200.00%
Burglary10.93-66.67%
Robbery10.310.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2217.63-37.14%
Anti-social behaviour126.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.71250.00%
Public order42.17-63.64%
Burglary31.240.00%
Drugs20.93-50.00%
Other theft20.62-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.62100.00%
Shoplifting20.62-50.00%
Other crime10.62-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3521.9775.00%
Public order1110.83266.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.40-53.85%
Other theft51.8666.67%
Drugs41.550.00%
Shoplifting41.24100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.240.00%
Other crime20.62-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.310.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2016.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.190.00%
Drugs44.020.00%
Other crime31.240.00%
Other theft30.930.00%
Public order30.930.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Vehicle crime20.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.620.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20242
June 20247
May 20246
April 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 202311
November 20233

A total of 242 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 22.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202415
July 202424
June 202429
May 202430
April 202421
March 20242
February 202430
January 202422
December 202335
November 202320

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 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

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202412
July 20242
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20245
January 20247
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202414
June 20248
May 20249
April 202413
March 202418
February 202415
January 202412
December 20236
November 202313

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 42 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 2 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
February 20241

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

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