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Crime in Merryoaks

Merryoaks had 31 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 34.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 133rd of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 70% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 30% on the three months before.

DH1, County Durham · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Merryoaks

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34.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
133 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-30%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common9 in 3 months

Month by month

14 Mar 12 Apr 18 May 8 Jun 16 Jul 7 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Merryoaks. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence929%
public order516%
criminal damage413%
anti-social behaviour310%
theft310%
shoplifting26%
burglary26%
vehicle crime13%

Merryoaks against County Durham

TypeMerryoaks per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence1040.3▼ 31%
Burglary2.24–
Vehicle crime1.12.9–
Anti-social behaviour3.320.2–
Theft and robbery4.56.5–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Elvet186▼ 7%
Crossgate178.2▼ 11%
Durham134.7▼ 6%
Langley Moor70.2▼ 17%
Neville's Cross47.6▼ 28%
Merryoaks34.5▼ 30%
Crossgate Moor30.4▼ 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 Merryoaks a safe area?

Merryoaks had about 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 133 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Merryoaks?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (9), followed by public order (5) and criminal damage (4).