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

Overview of Crime in DH3 3UB

NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH3 3UB, County Durham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.25 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3UB 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 3UB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3UB, encompassing approximately 1901 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)

DH3 3UB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 9
  • Villiers Place with total crimes: 4
  • Pelaw Square with total crimes: 2

NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH3 3UB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences915.25200.00%
Other theft64.730.00%
Shoplifting53.16-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.630.00%
Vehicle crime32.100.00%
Drugs21.580.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting712.62-30.00%
Other theft63.68-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.16100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.100.00%
Public order11.58-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.6725.00%
Other theft75.26133.33%
Violence and sexual offences33.68-50.00%
Public order21.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.050.00%
Other crime11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting811.04166.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.2150.00%
Other theft33.1650.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.99500.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.16-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.10200.00%
Shoplifting31.580.00%
Other theft21.58-66.67%
Drugs11.050.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.990.00%
Other theft63.16500.00%
Shoplifting33.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%
Robbery10.530.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour33.16200.00%
Public order11.580.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting88.94-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.2166.67%
Vehicle crime12.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.53-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting109.47233.33%
Violence and sexual offences35.26-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.580.00%
Other theft21.05-60.00%
Public order11.05-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences511.04400.00%
Other theft52.63-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.63200.00%
Shoplifting31.5850.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.58-33.33%
Public order21.05100.00%
Burglary11.050.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft78.9475.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.6850.00%
Shoplifting21.58-71.43%
Criminal damage and arson11.050.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.53-83.33%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting711.570.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.680.00%
Other theft43.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.100.00%
Public order11.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.530.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20235
November 20231
September 20236

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20246
March 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237
September 20234

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202410
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243
February 20248
January 202410
December 20233
November 20232
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 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20243
April 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

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
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 4 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

A total of 2 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
February 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Bus/Coach Station
    Total9
    Other theft4
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Villiers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pelaw Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    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. Viador
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Shields Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1