NEWTOWN VILLAS, DH7 6HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DH7 6HX

NEWTOWN VILLAS, DH7 6HX, County Durham has recorded a total of 32 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.82 per 1,000 population. This DH7 6HX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DH7 postcode area, which has experienced 286 crimes and a crime rate of 6.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DH7 6HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DH7 6HX, encompassing approximately 2495 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DH7 6HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Crossleas with total crimes: 18
  • Iveson Terrace with total crimes: 5
  • Brookside with total crimes: 1

NEWTOWN VILLAS, DH7 6HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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
Shoplifting1312.82160.00%
Violence and sexual offences75.2116.67%
Public order42.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.20-33.33%
Burglary10.80-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%
Other theft10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.62-57.14%
Shoplifting52.40-44.44%
Burglary42.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.60-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.2050.00%
Vehicle crime11.200.00%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.0240.00%
Shoplifting95.61125.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.61400.00%
Public order52.00150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.00-60.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.0166.67%
Shoplifting42.00-78.95%
Public order21.60100.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Burglary10.80-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-85.71%

In May 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
Shoplifting1918.83216.67%
Violence and sexual offences127.6150.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.81600.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.80-25.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Public order10.40-66.67%
Drugs10.400.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.02100.00%
Shoplifting63.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.40300.00%
Public order31.600.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.40-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.2140.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.80-55.56%
Possession of weapons11.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.40-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.62-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson53.61150.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.0066.67%
Public order42.00300.00%
Other crime31.600.00%
Other theft11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%
Vehicle crime10.40-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.8157.14%
Anti-social behaviour34.4150.00%
Vehicle crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-60.00%
Burglary10.800.00%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Public order10.40-50.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.01-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson52.80-16.67%
Other theft22.00-33.33%
Public order20.80-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.80-50.00%
Drugs10.800.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.210.00%
Public order52.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.00300.00%
Other theft31.600.00%
Burglary11.200.00%
Shoplifting10.400.00%

In October 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.40-80.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.000.00%
Vehicle crime11.600.00%
Drugs10.400.00%
Burglary10.400.00%
Public order10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20235
November 20236
September 20234

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
May 20247
April 20241
March 20247
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 114 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202414
June 202410
May 202412
April 20248
March 20244
February 20249
January 202411
December 20237
November 202313
September 202313

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20249
June 20244
May 202419
April 20246
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20243
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DH7 6HX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Crossleas
    Total18
    Shoplifting13
    Public order3
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Iveson Terrace
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Brookside
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Fynway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Front Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Victoria Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Witton Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Gregson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Church Street
    Total1
    Other theft1