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Crime in Meadowfield

Meadowfield had 284 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 106.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 80th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 7% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

DH7, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Meadowfield

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106.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
80 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common132 in 3 months

Month by month

108 Mar 92 Apr 126 May 81 Jun 114 Jul 89 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Meadowfield. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence13246%
criminal damage4114%
anti-social behaviour3713%
public order228%
theft155%
burglary93%
vehicle crime72%
shoplifting72%

Meadowfield against County Durham

TypeMeadowfield per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence49.540.3▲ 19%
Burglary3.44▼ 47%
Vehicle crime2.62.9▼ 36%
Anti-social behaviour13.920.2▼ 45%
Theft and robbery6.46.5▲ 42%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Brandon108.4▲ 3%
Meadowfield106.6▼ 13%
Browney82.4▼ 20%
Langley Moor70.2▼ 17%
Merryoaks34.5▼ 30%
See every County Durham area ranked on the crime in County Durham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Meadowfield a safe area?

Meadowfield had about 106.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 80 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Meadowfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (132), followed by criminal damage (41) and anti-social behaviour (37).