THE DRIVE, DH3 2HW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 2HW

THE DRIVE, DH3 2HW, Gateshead has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.28 per 1,000 population. This DH3 2HW 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 2HW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 2HW, encompassing approximately 3035 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH3 2HW area, explore the DH3 2HW Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DH3 2HW area, visit the DH3 2HW House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

DH3 2HW 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

THE DRIVE, DH3 2HW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.280.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.65-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson21.32-33.33%
Public order10.66-75.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

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 offences910.2112.50%
Shoplifting72.97133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.31-44.44%
Public order41.65300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.32200.00%
Other crime10.990.00%
Drugs10.33-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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 behaviour99.2212.50%
Violence and sexual offences82.97-33.33%
Shoplifting32.64-25.00%
Other theft30.9950.00%
Drugs20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%
Public order10.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.8571.43%
Anti-social behaviour83.95300.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.640.00%
Shoplifting41.65100.00%
Other crime21.32100.00%
Public order20.66-50.00%
Other theft20.660.00%
Theft from the person10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.5740.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.31400.00%
Public order41.650.00%
Vehicle crime31.32200.00%
Shoplifting20.99-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

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 offences54.94150.00%
Shoplifting41.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.32-60.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.33-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.9466.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.6566.67%
Other crime21.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences20.66-66.67%
Other theft10.660.00%

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 offences65.60-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.98200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Other theft10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences125.6050.00%
Other crime13.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-90.00%
Burglary10.330.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime108.2442.86%
Violence and sexual offences83.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.640.00%
Burglary11.65-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

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 offences810.5414.29%
Vehicle crime72.64600.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.3166.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.650.00%
Burglary41.320.00%
Other theft31.32200.00%
Public order10.990.00%

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 offences74.61-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson32.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Other theft10.33-66.67%
Other crime10.330.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.640.00%
Other theft31.320.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.660.00%
Burglary10.660.00%
Shoplifting10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20249
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20243
January 20241
November 20234
September 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20241
March 20245
February 20243
December 20235
November 20235
October 20233
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 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
February 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20248
June 202412
May 20247
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 20238
October 20237
September 20238

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 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 202310
November 20237
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 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
February 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 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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234
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 2HW 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
  • 6. Lamorbey Walk
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Cheshire Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1