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 July 2025 are around 96 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Framwellgate and Newton Hall crime rate of 3.72 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 Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (69.23% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (31.25% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-34.38% decrease)
Framwellgate and Newton Hall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbeywoods with total crimes: 18
  • Prison with total crimes: 11
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

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 July 2025 the Framwellgate and Newton Hall has recorded 96 crimes with crime rate of 3.72 ranking 30th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Framwellgate and Newton Hall)CrimesRank (Framwellgate and Newton Hall)CrimesRank (Framwellgate and Newton Hall)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East135 81,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town112 211,862 41,494 6
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
Ferryhill151 61,781 51,700 5
Chester-le-Street West Central151 51,423 111,439 9
West Auckland131 91,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East123 141,570 81,443 7
Murton142 71,362 131,154 17
Crook129 101,542 91,441 8
Coxhoe103 281,362 141,422 10
Dawdon129 111,005 291,093 19
Craghead and South Moor94 331,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close113 201,402 121,186 15
Tudhoe127 121,195 211,036 24
Easington94 311,329 151,264 13
Horden125 131,274 161,139 18
Stanley109 221,090 281,239 14
Deerness120 151,206 19867 34
Tanfield114 191,165 221,183 16
Spennymoor118 161,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West118 171,205 201,046 22
Willington and Hunwick101 291,230 181,056 20
Annfield Plain115 18913 35928 33
Blackhalls103 261,144 241,053 21
Peterlee West105 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge105 241,158 23986 28
Pelton104 251,138 251,022 25
Shotton and South Hetton103 271,120 26933 32
Brandon94 32965 331,007 27
Delves Lane83 37974 32936 31
Neville's Cross91 35932 34550 42
Deneside92 34612 45539 43
Sherburn61 41782 39857 35
Sedgefield60 42620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley86 36864 36708 38
Consett North60 44791 37741 37
Chilton55 47785 38472 46
Sacriston73 38717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert68 39642 41601 40
Barnard Castle East62 40617 44507 45
Coundon45 51546 47550 41
Consett South56 46626 42344 56
Chester-le-Street South60 43429 52398 50
Lumley40 55551 46509 44
Chester-le-Street East56 45458 50386 53
Evenwood48 50468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton51 49451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West54 48480 48426 49
Lanchester34 58358 56395 51
Benfieldside38 56359 55394 52
North Lodge45 52368 54358 54
Seaham44 53383 53300 60
Passfield41 54307 61342 57
Tow Law27 60308 60351 55
Weardale33 59340 57324 58
Wingate38 57334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth26 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North25 62190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Framwellgate and Newton Hall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202516
April 202511
March 202511
February 20257
January 202513
December 20246
November 20246
October 202413
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20256
April 20254
March 20257
February 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20243
September 202411
August 20246

A total of 37 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.27 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202521
June 202532
April 202525
March 202533
February 202531
January 202520
December 202423
November 202421
October 202426
September 202430
August 202416

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20256
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20252
December 20248
November 20245
October 20249
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
April 20255
March 20251
January 20258
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 231 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202513
April 202512
March 202523
February 202517
January 202512
December 202422
November 202422
October 202440
September 202424
August 202424

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Framwellgate and Newton Hall in July 2025

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

1. Abbeywoods (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting14
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Prison (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences8
Other crime2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Caterhouse Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other theft1
6. Victoria Court (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Eden Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Rowan Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
9. Farrier Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Folly Terrace (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1

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