WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

Crime in Leadgate and Medomsley, County Durham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Leadgate and Medomsley, localized within County Durham.

Total Crimes

59
trending_up +51.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

67.54per 1k
trending_up +11.3% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,632

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences22
Shoplifting11
Anti-social Behaviour9
Public Order4
Vehicle Crime3
Criminal Damage & Arson3
Other Crime2
Drug Offences2
Other Theft2
Burglary1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Railway Street Map
Shoplifting: 11
11
On or near Plantation Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 6Burglary: 1Public order: 1
8
On or near Church Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Drugs: 1Other theft: 1
6
On or near B6310 Map
Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near Derwent Cote Map
Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Coltpark Woods Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Fairview Drive Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Dewhirst Close Map
Violence and sexual offences: 1
1
On or near Dere Park Map
Criminal damage and arson: 1
1

Expert Safety Insights

Drill Down Deeper

Find Your Specific Street

You are viewing the macro-level average for the Leadgate and Medomsley ward. Enter a specific postcode to get hyper-local street data.

location_on

City Ranking

Safety comparison within County Durham district.

Local Rank

#17safest in County Durham

City Average

108.85per 1k

Local Policing

East Tynedale

Northumbria Police

local_police
announcement

Local Priorities

Scooter and motorcycle disorder. Areas such as Wagonway Wylam, Prudhoe and those used in urban high pedestrian areas.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

Re-contact victims of ASB to gather further intelligence. Identify hotspot areas to patrol. Use offender-focused approach, supported by media updates, increased community intelligence, CCTV enquiries, and both visible and covert patrols in hotspot areas. We also have a day of action planned around ASB week of action, utilising the drone and uplifting vehicles under Road Traffic Act legislation.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

Shoplifting, in particular those on retail premises Prudhoe, local Co-ops in the area, Wylam, Corbridge, Prudhoe and independent stores impacted.

Issued: 27 May 2026

Status Update

We’re engaging closely with stores while increasing patrols and visibility in town centres. Positive action is being taken against offenders, including arrests, remands where appropriate, and seeking Criminal Behaviour Orders on charge. Some plain clothes operations are also taking place. Crime prevention advisors also on hand to give stores advice on how to protect their staff and stock.

Actioned: 31 Jul 2026

Anti-social behaviour in park areas. Including damage to trees and parkland, climbing on buildings, criminal damage, graffiti, and verbal abuse to residents and community.

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

Visible patrols, dispersal notices if required, use of PSPO powers, engagement with schools and other partner agencies to identify, educate and deter. Enforcement action and Youth Justice Services where needed.

Actioned: 22 Jul 2026

Engagement Events

JUL14

Let's chat: policing in Wylam

Other Event

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

schedule

2:00 PM — 4:00 PM

location_on

Wylam Library

JUL28

Let's chat: policing in the Tyne Valley

Other Event

Meet your local neighbourhood team to discuss ongoing issues, get advice and information around crime prevention, and hear more about the work we're doing to keep you safe and prevent crime in your local area.

schedule

10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

location_on

Stocksfield Cricket Club

Verified by Police.uk

notifications

Follow This Area

Get a free monthly email when new crime data is published for Leadgate and Medomsley.

add_alert Follow Leadgate and Medomsley

Free · Monthly · No spam

Free Download

PDF Crime Report

picture_as_pdf
  • check_circle12-month crime trend analysis
  • check_circleCrime type breakdown
  • check_circleLocal & national rankings
  • check_circleRisk assessment score

Free account required · Instant download

Data Integrity & Scale

verifiedPolice.uk Verified
updateMonthly Sync

Our algorithmic insights use standardized models. Read Methodology