Crime Rate in Coxhoe: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Coxhoe

The total recorded crimes in Coxhoe, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Coxhoe crime rate of 8.73 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
Coxhoe Crime Hotspots

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

  • Morley Crescent with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Durham Service Area with total crimes: 8

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Coxhoe has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 8.73 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Coxhoe Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (57 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202511
January 202513
December 202412
November 202412
October 202415
September 202420
August 202415
July 20249
June 202426
May 202418
April 202415

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 269 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202519
January 20256
December 202417
November 202421
October 202427
September 202435
August 202428
July 202417
June 202444
May 202418
April 202418

A total of 452 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202521
January 202525
December 202437
November 202425
October 202443
September 202434
August 202425
July 202433
June 202478
May 202446
April 202457

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241
June 202410
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20246
October 20241
September 20247
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247
September 20242
August 20248
July 20247
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 202417
June 202416
May 20249
April 20246

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 141 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202517
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 202410
September 202415
August 20249
July 202420
June 202430
May 202411
April 20249

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20247
August 20244
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Coxhoe in March 2025

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

1. Morley Crescent (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Durham Service Area (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Woodland Crescent (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Earls Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
6. Barrington Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Hett Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Browns Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Front Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
10. Church Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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