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

Overview of Crime in DH3 3UE

NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH3 3UE, County Durham has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.20 per 1,000 population. This DH3 3UE 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 3UE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH3 3UE, encompassing approximately 1789 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH3 3UE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pelton Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Villiers Place with total crimes: 4
  • Pelaw Crescent with total crimes: 3

NEWCASTLE ROAD, DH3 3UE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.20300.00%
Shoplifting56.70-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.790.00%
Other theft32.2350.00%
Vehicle crime21.680.00%
Drugs21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting611.7350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.350.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.23-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.680.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Public order10.560.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Other crime10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences610.06-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour43.35300.00%
Shoplifting42.2333.33%
Other theft22.230.00%
Other crime11.120.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.5075.00%
Shoplifting33.91200.00%
Other theft21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12-33.33%
Public order11.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour57.82150.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.79-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson32.23200.00%
Other theft11.68-50.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.03-33.33%
Other theft21.12100.00%
Public order11.12-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%
Robbery10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour34.47200.00%
Public order21.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.120.00%
Other crime10.560.00%
Other theft10.560.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.9475.00%
Shoplifting63.91100.00%
Vehicle crime13.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.560.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.70-20.00%
Shoplifting32.23200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.12-75.00%
Public order10.56-50.00%
Other theft10.56-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences510.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.79100.00%
Public order22.230.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.120.00%
Shoplifting10.560.00%
Other crime10.56-50.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.56-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37.82-57.14%
Public order21.68100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.12100.00%
Other crime21.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.120.00%
Robbery11.120.00%
Burglary10.560.00%
Shoplifting10.56-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.500.00%
Shoplifting33.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.680.00%
Other theft21.120.00%
Public order11.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.560.00%
Vehicle crime10.560.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20246
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 20246
June 20247
May 20244
April 20249
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20233
September 20237

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
September 20232

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20245
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Pelton Lane
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Villiers Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Pelaw Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Pelaw Square
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Northlands
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Supermarket
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. South Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Castle View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pelaw Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Highfield Rise
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highfield Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. A693
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Camperdown Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Viador
    Total1
    Drugs1