LOTHIAN CLOSE, DH3 2HQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 2HQ

LOTHIAN CLOSE, DH3 2HQ, Gateshead has recorded a total of 11 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 3.53 per 1,000 population. This DH3 2HQ 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 2HQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 2HQ, encompassing approximately 3118 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DH3 2HQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • York Road with total crimes: 3
  • Picktree Lodge with total crimes: 3
  • Dorset Avenue with total crimes: 2

LOTHIAN CLOSE, DH3 2HQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour43.53-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.28-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson11.28-66.67%
Public order10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.6212.50%
Shoplifting72.89133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.24-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.60200.00%
Public order30.96200.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Drugs10.32-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.34-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.57-25.00%
Shoplifting31.92-25.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Drugs20.64100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-75.00%
Public order10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.5483.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.53166.67%
Shoplifting42.57100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2833.33%
Other crime21.28100.00%
Other theft20.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Drugs10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.4120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.9650.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Shoplifting20.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.81150.00%
Shoplifting41.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.28-60.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.32-83.33%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson65.13500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.9266.67%
Other crime21.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.64-50.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.85-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour31.2850.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.4950.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.890.00%
Other crime10.640.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime96.4180.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.89-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.920.00%
Burglary11.28-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.980.00%
Burglary52.240.00%
Vehicle crime51.60400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.6033.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.280.00%
Other theft30.96200.00%
Public order10.960.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.4940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%
Other theft10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.090.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20241
March 20246
February 20241
December 20234
November 20234
October 20233
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 83 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 202411
May 20246
April 20245
March 20242
February 20244
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237
October 20237
September 20235

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.14 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20239
November 20235
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20233
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 1 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. York Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Picktree Lodge
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
  • 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