NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH3 3TX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH3 3TX

NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH3 3TX, County Durham has recorded a total of 43 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.89 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3TX 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 3TX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3TX, encompassing approximately 2161 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DH3 3TX area, explore the DH3 3TX Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH3 3TX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9
  • South Burns with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH3 3TX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1319.8918.18%
Anti-social behaviour106.01-16.67%
Other theft64.63-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.78-40.00%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Public order21.390.00%
Drugs20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1221.28200.00%
Shoplifting115.55-35.29%
Violence and sexual offences105.09100.00%
Other theft84.63-11.11%
Public order23.70-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Other crime10.930.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1718.040.00%
Other theft97.86200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.16-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.31-20.00%
Public order31.85-25.00%
Vehicle crime11.39-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1719.4388.89%
Violence and sexual offences87.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.70-44.44%
Public order42.31100.00%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.930.00%
Robbery10.460.00%
Burglary10.460.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.27350.00%
Shoplifting94.16-35.71%
Violence and sexual offences84.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.700.00%
Public order20.930.00%
Other theft10.93-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%
Robbery10.46-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1418.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.480.00%
Other theft65.55500.00%
Vehicle crime32.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.39-66.67%
Robbery20.930.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.1650.00%
Public order12.78-66.67%
Other crime10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2017.585.26%
Violence and sexual offences99.25-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour44.16300.00%
Public order31.850.00%
Vehicle crime11.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1917.58137.50%
Violence and sexual offences118.79120.00%
Public order35.09200.00%
Other theft31.39-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour11.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting812.950.00%
Other theft73.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.3133.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.85-33.33%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.56-27.27%
Other theft73.7040.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.3950.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.39-75.00%
Burglary10.93-50.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.270.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.090.00%
Other theft53.700.00%
Public order32.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.390.00%
Burglary20.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.930.00%
Other crime10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 20243
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
September 20235

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20245
June 20248
May 20248
April 202412
February 20249
January 202411
December 20235
November 20232
September 20238

A total of 60 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202412
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202411
July 202417
June 202417
May 20249
April 202414
February 202420
January 202419
December 20238
November 20238
September 202311

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20242
December 20234
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH3 3TX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. South Burns
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Villiers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. South Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Pelaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Highfield Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Camperdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Viador
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Shields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1