Crime Rate in Leadgate and Medomsley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Leadgate and Medomsley

The total recorded crimes in Leadgate and Medomsley, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 79 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Leadgate and Medomsley crime rate of 23.16 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 Leadgate and Medomsley, encompassing approximately 3,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (157.89% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Leadgate and Medomsley Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Farm Lane with total crimes: 27
  • Brooms Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Derwent Cote with total crimes: 6

How safe is Leadgate and Medomsley?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Leadgate and Medomsley demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 864 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Leadgate and Medomsley recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Leadgate and Medomsley had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 708 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Leadgate and Medomsley recorded fewer crimes than 37 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Leadgate and Medomsley has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Leadgate and Medomsley Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Leadgate and Medomsley has recorded 79 crimes with crime rate of 23.16 ranking 30th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Leadgate and Medomsley crimes were 864. The crime rate of Leadgate and Medomsley in 2024 was 253.26 (year) or 21.11 (month) ranking it 36 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Leadgate and Medomsley were around 708 crimes with yearly crime rate of 207.53 (year) or 17.29 (month) ranking 38 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Leadgate and Medomsley)CrimesRank (Leadgate and Medomsley)CrimesRank (Leadgate and Medomsley)
Shildon and Dene Valley172 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate166 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont151 51,867 31,910 3
Bishop Auckland Town160 31,862 41,494 6
Peterlee East140 61,703 71,897 4
Ferryhill160 41,781 51,700 5
West Auckland136 71,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East98 211,570 81,443 7
Crook136 81,542 91,441 8
Chester-le-Street West Central104 161,423 111,439 9
Deerness126 91,206 19867 34
Coxhoe103 171,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley100 201,534 101,371 11
Tudhoe124 101,195 211,036 24
Spennymoor122 111,255 17938 30
Craghead and South Moor95 231,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close102 181,402 121,186 15
Stanley118 121,090 281,239 14
Easington107 141,329 151,264 13
Murton98 221,362 131,154 17
Tanfield115 131,165 221,183 16
Blackhalls105 151,144 241,053 21
Horden75 311,274 161,139 18
Willington and Hunwick102 191,230 181,056 20
Dawdon86 241,005 291,093 19
Aycliffe West64 381,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West85 25984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge79 291,158 23986 28
Pelton83 271,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall74 32985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton80 281,120 26933 32
Neville's Cross84 26932 34550 42
Brandon73 33965 331,007 27
Delves Lane69 35974 32936 31
Annfield Plain65 36913 35928 33
Chilton71 34785 38472 46
Sherburn62 40782 39857 35
Sedgefield34 55620 43744 36
Consett North46 47791 37741 37
Burnopfield and Dipton64 37451 51450 48
Sacriston59 42717 40635 39
Deneside63 39612 45539 43
Esh and Witton Gilbert59 41642 41601 40
Coundon51 44546 47550 41
Consett South53 43626 42344 56
Lumley50 46551 46509 44
Barnard Castle East45 48617 44507 45
Chester-le-Street East50 45458 50386 53
Evenwood38 52468 49465 47
Barnard Castle West33 56480 48426 49
Seaham42 49383 53300 60
Chester-le-Street South31 57429 52398 50
Wingate39 50334 58318 59
Lanchester28 59358 56395 51
North Lodge39 51368 54358 54
Benfieldside38 53359 55394 52
Weardale38 54340 57324 58
Tow Law19 62308 60351 55
Passfield28 58307 61342 57
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth27 60331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North21 61190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Leadgate and Medomsley Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 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 (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (43 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (24 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 74 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (70 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (48 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 202511
February 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 359 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202549
March 202519
February 202522
January 202524
December 202417
November 202420
October 202421
September 202420
August 202424
July 202474
June 202448
May 202421

A total of 238 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 202511
February 202519
January 202511
December 202411
November 20245
October 202413
September 20243
August 202443
July 202424
June 202470
May 202416

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20257
March 20256
January 20259
December 20247
November 20246
October 20248
September 20243
August 20242
July 202414
June 202422
May 20244

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 27 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20257
February 202512
January 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
October 20248
September 20241
August 20243
July 20248
May 20244

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
December 20241
November 20247
October 20243
September 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 30 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Leadgate and Medomsley in April 2025

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

1. West Farm Lane (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences21
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft3
2. Brooms Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Derwent Cote (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft3
4. Derwent Crescent (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Eden Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
7. Lodge Close (Map)
Total3
Public order3
8. Tollgate Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Nelson Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Coniston Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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