DH3 2BL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 2BL

DH3 2BL, Gateshead has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.87 per 1,000 population. This DH3 2BL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH3 postcode area, which has experienced 247 crimes and a crime rate of 9.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH3 2BL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 2BL, encompassing approximately 3081 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH3 2BL area, explore the DH3 2BL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH3 2BL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • York Road with total crimes: 3
  • Dorset Avenue with total crimes: 2

DH3 2BL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.87-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson41.9533.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.30-25.00%
Public order20.97-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.7137.50%
Shoplifting73.57133.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.27-55.56%
Public order41.30300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.30200.00%
Other crime10.970.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.0912.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.92-46.67%
Shoplifting32.60-40.00%
Other theft30.97200.00%
Drugs20.970.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-75.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.6687.50%
Anti-social behaviour84.87166.67%
Shoplifting52.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.62-20.00%
Public order21.30-50.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.44100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.60150.00%
Public order41.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3050.00%
Shoplifting20.97-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting44.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.30100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-60.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson54.22150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.6233.33%
Other crime21.30100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.65-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.54-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour31.95200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.970.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.57-36.36%
Other crime12.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-80.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.7937.50%
Criminal damage and arson53.570.00%
Vehicle crime51.62-28.57%
Burglary11.62-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.74300.00%
Vehicle crime72.60600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.27150.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.620.00%
Burglary21.300.00%
Other theft20.65100.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22.27-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson20.65-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.650.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.270.00%
Shoplifting31.300.00%
Other theft30.970.00%
Burglary20.970.00%
Public order20.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
September 20231

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242
March 20245
February 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202411
July 20248
June 202415
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20238
October 20232
September 20237

A total of 27 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH3 2BL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. York Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Dorset Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. The Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Athlone Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lamorbey Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cheshire Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1