NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH1 4HZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH1 4HZ

NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH1 4HZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.17 per 1,000 population. This DH1 4HZ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH1 postcode area, which has experienced 530 crimes and a crime rate of 10.08 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH1 4HZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH1 4HZ, encompassing approximately 1376 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH1 4HZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lyndhurst Drive with total crimes: 10
  • Alma Terrace with total crimes: 2
  • Archers Court with total crimes: 1

NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH1 4HZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.1766.67%
Violence and sexual offences27.26100.00%
Other theft11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting65.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour14.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-85.71%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.17133.33%
Shoplifting35.08-81.25%
Vehicle crime12.180.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1617.43433.33%
Violence and sexual offences311.62200.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Drugs11.450.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting34.36-66.67%
Other crime12.180.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.730.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting97.2680.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.540.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting55.08150.00%
Vehicle crime23.630.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour25.81100.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.450.00%
Shoplifting21.450.00%
Burglary11.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24.36-33.33%
Shoplifting21.45-33.33%
Other theft11.45-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.73-50.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting39.44-62.50%
Violence and sexual offences32.180.00%
Other theft22.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.450.00%
Drugs11.450.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting89.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences35.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20243
June 202416
May 20243
April 20249
February 20245
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20238

A total of 25 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 4 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
January 20241

A total of 11 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH1 4HZ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Lyndhurst Drive
    Total10
    Shoplifting10
  • 2. Alma Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Archers Court
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Redhills Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1