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

Overview of Crime in DH3 3UA

NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH3 3UA, County Durham has recorded a total of 48 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.93 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3UA 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 3UA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3UA, encompassing approximately 2093 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH3 3UA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 12
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9
  • South Burns with total crimes: 9

NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH3 3UA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1522.9325.00%
Anti-social behaviour107.16-28.57%
Violence and sexual offences94.780.00%
Other theft54.30-28.57%
Vehicle crime32.390.00%
Public order31.43200.00%
Drugs21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.96-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.97133.33%
Shoplifting126.69-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences95.7350.00%
Other theft74.30-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson23.340.00%
Other crime10.960.00%
Public order10.48-66.67%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1821.02-5.26%
Other theft98.60350.00%
Violence and sexual offences64.30-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.870.00%
Public order32.87-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.43-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1921.02111.11%
Violence and sexual offences89.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.82-25.00%
Public order52.87150.00%
Other theft22.39100.00%
Vehicle crime20.960.00%
Robbery10.960.00%
Burglary10.48-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting917.19-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.3060.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.82-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson43.820.00%
Public order21.910.00%
Burglary20.96100.00%
Other theft10.96-83.33%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Robbery10.48-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1523.400.00%
Violence and sexual offences147.160.00%
Other theft66.69500.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.87-16.67%
Vehicle crime32.390.00%
Robbery21.430.00%
Burglary10.960.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%
Drugs10.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

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 behaviour63.82-14.29%
Other crime12.870.00%
Other theft10.480.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2019.105.26%
Violence and sexual offences89.55-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour73.82600.00%
Public order33.340.00%
Vehicle crime11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.480.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1918.63137.50%
Violence and sexual offences129.07200.00%
Other theft35.73-57.14%
Public order31.43200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.43-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.480.00%

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
Shoplifting812.420.00%
Other theft73.820.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.34100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.91100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.91-33.33%
Public order10.960.00%

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
Shoplifting811.46-33.33%
Other theft73.8275.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.34-25.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.43-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.96100.00%
Burglary10.96-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1215.760.00%
Violence and sexual offences65.730.00%
Other theft42.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.910.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.960.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20249
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 202414
February 20248
January 202412
December 20234
November 20232
September 20236

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 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 20242
May 20241
April 20246
March 20241
January 20243
December 20237
November 20237
September 20234

A total of 155 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
July 202418
June 202419
May 20249
April 202415
February 202420
January 202419
December 20238
November 20238
September 202312

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20246
June 20246
May 20248
April 20245
March 20246
February 20247
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
December 20234
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
September 20233

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
April 20241

A total of 6 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
April 20241
March 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Shopping Area
    Total12
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. South Burns
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 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. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Highfield Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Camperdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. The Orchard
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Viador
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Shields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1