Crime Rate in Coxhoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coxhoe

The total recorded crimes in Coxhoe, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 103 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coxhoe crime rate of 11.10 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Coxhoe, encompassing approximately 9,281 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (24) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (16) incidents (433.33% increase)
Coxhoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Durham Service Area with total crimes: 13
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Hill Top View with total crimes: 5

How safe is Coxhoe?

To understand the safety of Coxhoe, we need to analyze Coxhoe crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Coxhoe reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,362 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Coxhoe witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Coxhoe experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,422 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Coxhoe witnessed more crimes than 53 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Coxhoe has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Coxhoe Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Coxhoe has recorded 103 crimes with crime rate of 11.10 ranking 28th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Coxhoe crimes were 1,362. The crime rate of Coxhoe in 2024 was 146.74 (year) or 12.23 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Coxhoe were around 1,422 crimes with yearly crime rate of 153.21 (year) or 12.77 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Coxhoe)CrimesRank (Coxhoe)CrimesRank (Coxhoe)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East135 81,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town112 211,862 41,494 6
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
Ferryhill151 61,781 51,700 5
Chester-le-Street West Central151 51,423 111,439 9
West Auckland131 91,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East123 141,570 81,443 7
Murton142 71,362 131,154 17
Crook129 101,542 91,441 8
Dawdon129 111,005 291,093 19
Craghead and South Moor94 331,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close113 201,402 121,186 15
Tudhoe127 121,195 211,036 24
Easington94 311,329 151,264 13
Horden125 131,274 161,139 18
Stanley109 221,090 281,239 14
Deerness120 151,206 19867 34
Tanfield114 191,165 221,183 16
Spennymoor118 161,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West118 171,205 201,046 22
Willington and Hunwick101 291,230 181,056 20
Annfield Plain115 18913 35928 33
Blackhalls103 261,144 241,053 21
Peterlee West105 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge105 241,158 23986 28
Pelton104 251,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall96 30985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton103 271,120 26933 32
Brandon94 32965 331,007 27
Delves Lane83 37974 32936 31
Neville's Cross91 35932 34550 42
Deneside92 34612 45539 43
Sherburn61 41782 39857 35
Sedgefield60 42620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley86 36864 36708 38
Consett North60 44791 37741 37
Chilton55 47785 38472 46
Sacriston73 38717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert68 39642 41601 40
Barnard Castle East62 40617 44507 45
Coundon45 51546 47550 41
Consett South56 46626 42344 56
Chester-le-Street South60 43429 52398 50
Lumley40 55551 46509 44
Chester-le-Street East56 45458 50386 53
Evenwood48 50468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton51 49451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West54 48480 48426 49
Lanchester34 58358 56395 51
Benfieldside38 56359 55394 52
North Lodge45 52368 54358 54
Seaham44 53383 53300 60
Passfield41 54307 61342 57
Tow Law27 60308 60351 55
Weardale33 59340 57324 58
Wingate38 57334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth26 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North25 62190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Coxhoe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (26 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (28 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 43 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202530
May 20251
April 202543
March 202528
February 202521
January 202525
December 202437
November 202425
October 202443
September 202434
August 202425

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202516
April 202526
March 202519
February 202519
January 20256
December 202417
November 202421
October 202427
September 202435
August 202428

A total of 59 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 202510
April 20254
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 133 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
April 202512
March 20259
February 202511
January 202513
December 202412
November 202412
October 202415
September 202420
August 202415

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 93 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 202517
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 202415
August 20249

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
April 20256
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Coxhoe in July 2025

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

1. Durham Service Area (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting5
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
3. Hill Top View (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
4. Front Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Morley Crescent (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Welby Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
8. Park Hill (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Hett Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Petterson Dale (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1

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