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

Overview of Crime in DH3 3TZ

NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH3 3TZ, County Durham has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.80 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3TZ 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 3TZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3TZ, encompassing approximately 2078 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (80.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DH3 3TZ 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
  • Villiers Place with total crimes: 4

NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH3 3TZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1117.800.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.2980.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.33-25.00%
Other theft62.89-25.00%
Vehicle crime32.890.00%
Drugs21.440.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1116.84-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour85.29166.67%
Other theft83.850.00%
Violence and sexual offences53.85-16.67%
Public order12.41-50.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1416.840.00%
Other theft86.74166.67%
Violence and sexual offences63.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.8950.00%
Public order21.440.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.48-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1414.43250.00%
Violence and sexual offences66.74-14.29%
Other theft32.8950.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-71.43%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour712.99250.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.370.00%
Shoplifting43.37-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson21.92100.00%
Other theft20.96-66.67%
Public order20.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.960.00%
Robbery10.48-50.00%
Drugs10.480.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.470.00%
Shoplifting73.370.00%
Other theft63.37500.00%
Vehicle crime32.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-66.67%
Robbery20.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour63.85500.00%
Other crime12.890.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1312.510.00%
Violence and sexual offences76.25-22.22%
Public order33.3750.00%
Vehicle crime11.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.48-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1314.43333.33%
Violence and sexual offences96.25125.00%
Other theft34.33-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Public order20.960.00%
Vehicle crime10.960.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft59.14-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences42.41300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.92200.00%
Shoplifting31.44-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.44-33.33%
Public order20.96100.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft79.1440.00%
Shoplifting43.37-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.920.00%
Public order11.44-66.67%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.48-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.480.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.030.00%
Other theft53.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Public order31.440.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.440.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%
Burglary10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 64 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20245
July 20246
June 20246
May 20247
April 20247
February 20247
January 20249
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20246
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 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
September 20231

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20237
September 20235

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202411
July 202414
June 202414
May 20244
April 20247
February 202413
January 202413
December 20233
November 20234
September 20237

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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
July 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 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
February 20241

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH3 3TZ 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. Villiers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Northlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Pelaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Highfield Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. A693
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 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