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 March 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Framwellgate and Newton Hall crime rate of 3.37 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (6.45% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (57.14% increase)
Framwellgate and Newton Hall Crime Hotspots

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

  • Abbeywoods with total crimes: 20
  • Prison with total crimes: 15
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Framwellgate and Newton Hall has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 3.37 ranking 26th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
West Auckland170 21,710 6959 29
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

Framwellgate and Newton Hall Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (25 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

A total of 270 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202517
January 202512
December 202422
November 202422
October 202440
September 202424
August 202424
July 202417
June 202424
May 202420
April 202425

A total of 65 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 46 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20245

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

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

A total of 349 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202533
February 202531
January 202520
December 202423
November 202421
October 202426
September 202430
August 202416
July 202434
June 202450
May 202428
April 202437

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 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
April 20242

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 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
May 20242

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 March 2025

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

1. Abbeywoods (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting14
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Prison (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Other crime2
Public order1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Kerryhill Drive (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Lichfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hylton Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Pit Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
8. Hartside View (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carrside (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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