BIRTLEY LANE, DH3 2LG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 2LG

BIRTLEY LANE, DH3 2LG, Gateshead has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.54 per 1,000 population. This DH3 2LG 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 2LG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 2LG, encompassing approximately 1363 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH3 2LG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4
  • Fellside with total crimes: 2
  • Lapwing Close with total crimes: 2

BIRTLEY LANE, DH3 2LG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.54150.00%
Shoplifting33.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.200.00%
Burglary11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In August 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 behaviour25.13-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences21.47-60.00%
Other crime11.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences512.4725.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.67300.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.9350.00%
Drugs22.200.00%
Public order11.470.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%
Burglary10.730.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.340.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.93-33.33%
Vehicle crime21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.47-50.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour36.6050.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.20100.00%
Vehicle crime21.47100.00%
Other theft11.470.00%
Public order10.730.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.3433.33%
Anti-social behaviour22.930.00%
Vehicle crime11.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.73-75.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

In March 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson46.60300.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.9350.00%
Vehicle crime12.20-66.67%
Public order10.730.00%

In February 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft36.600.00%
Vehicle crime32.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.1350.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

In December 2023, 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 behaviour25.130.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.47-75.00%
Theft from the person11.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Shoplifting10.730.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.00166.67%
Vehicle crime35.87200.00%
Burglary22.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.47100.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour35.87200.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.20-57.14%
Vehicle crime12.20-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.730.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences711.740.00%
Other theft35.130.00%
Vehicle crime22.200.00%
Burglary21.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
July 20245
June 20244
April 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20238
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
November 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
September 20233

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
January 20243
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242

A total of 3 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20231

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

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Fellside
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Lapwing Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Portobello Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Lydford Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Springs
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 7. Turnstone Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1