Crime Rate in Framwellgate and Newton Hall: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Framwellgate and Newton Hall

The total recorded crimes in Framwellgate and Newton Hall, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 74 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Framwellgate and Newton Hall crime rate of 2.87 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Framwellgate and Newton Hall, encompassing approximately 25,781 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Apr were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (-24.24% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-47.83% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Framwellgate and Newton Hall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Prison with total crimes: 14
  • Abbeywoods with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Framwellgate and Newton Hall?

To understand the safety of Framwellgate and Newton Hall, we need to analyze Framwellgate and Newton Hall crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Framwellgate and Newton Hall reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 985 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Framwellgate and Newton Hall witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Framwellgate and Newton Hall experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,008 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Framwellgate and Newton Hall witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Framwellgate and Newton Hall has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Framwellgate and Newton Hall Crime Statstics

In April 2025 the Framwellgate and Newton Hall has recorded 74 crimes with crime rate of 2.87 ranking 32th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Framwellgate and Newton Hall crimes were 985. The crime rate of Framwellgate and Newton Hall in 2024 was 38.21 (year) or 3.18 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Framwellgate and Newton Hall were around 1,008 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.10 (year) or 3.26 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Framwellgate and Newton Hall)CrimesRank (Framwellgate and Newton Hall)CrimesRank (Framwellgate and Newton Hall)
Shildon and Dene Valley172 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate166 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont151 51,867 31,910 3
Bishop Auckland Town160 31,862 41,494 6
Peterlee East140 61,703 71,897 4
Ferryhill160 41,781 51,700 5
West Auckland136 71,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East98 211,570 81,443 7
Crook136 81,542 91,441 8
Chester-le-Street West Central104 161,423 111,439 9
Deerness126 91,206 19867 34
Coxhoe103 171,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley100 201,534 101,371 11
Tudhoe124 101,195 211,036 24
Spennymoor122 111,255 17938 30
Craghead and South Moor95 231,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close102 181,402 121,186 15
Stanley118 121,090 281,239 14
Easington107 141,329 151,264 13
Murton98 221,362 131,154 17
Tanfield115 131,165 221,183 16
Blackhalls105 151,144 241,053 21
Horden75 311,274 161,139 18
Willington and Hunwick102 191,230 181,056 20
Dawdon86 241,005 291,093 19
Aycliffe West64 381,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West85 25984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge79 291,158 23986 28
Pelton83 271,138 251,022 25
Shotton and South Hetton80 281,120 26933 32
Neville's Cross84 26932 34550 42
Brandon73 33965 331,007 27
Leadgate and Medomsley79 30864 36708 38
Delves Lane69 35974 32936 31
Annfield Plain65 36913 35928 33
Chilton71 34785 38472 46
Sherburn62 40782 39857 35
Sedgefield34 55620 43744 36
Consett North46 47791 37741 37
Burnopfield and Dipton64 37451 51450 48
Sacriston59 42717 40635 39
Deneside63 39612 45539 43
Esh and Witton Gilbert59 41642 41601 40
Coundon51 44546 47550 41
Consett South53 43626 42344 56
Lumley50 46551 46509 44
Barnard Castle East45 48617 44507 45
Chester-le-Street East50 45458 50386 53
Evenwood38 52468 49465 47
Barnard Castle West33 56480 48426 49
Seaham42 49383 53300 60
Chester-le-Street South31 57429 52398 50
Wingate39 50334 58318 59
Lanchester28 59358 56395 51
North Lodge39 51368 54358 54
Benfieldside38 53359 55394 52
Weardale38 54340 57324 58
Tow Law19 62308 60351 55
Passfield28 58307 61342 57
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth27 60331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North21 61190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Framwellgate and Newton Hall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 31 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (24 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (24 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (24 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247
July 20243
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20247
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202525
March 202533
February 202531
January 202520
December 202423
November 202421
October 202426
September 202430
August 202416
July 202434
June 202450
May 202428

A total of 63 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 202411
August 20246
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20251
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 137 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202511
February 20257
January 202513
December 20246
November 20246
October 202413
September 202414
August 20247
July 202416
June 202422
May 202411

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 257 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.42 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 202523
February 202517
January 202512
December 202422
November 202422
October 202440
September 202424
August 202424
July 202417
June 202424
May 202420

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20255
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Framwellgate and Newton Hall in April 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Framwellgate and Newton Hall postcode area is presented below.

1. Prison (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences11
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
2. Abbeywoods (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting8
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Victoria Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
5. Newcastle Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blanchland Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
7. Rowan Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
8. Farrier Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
10. Bolton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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