Crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall: statistics, rates and trends
1,072 crimes were recorded in Framwellgate & Newton Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall at a glance
- Crime trends in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
- Types of crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
- Framwellgate & Newton Hall compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
- What happened after crimes were reported in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
- Population and deprivation in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
- Questions about crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
- About this data
1,072 crimes were recorded in Framwellgate & Newton Hall in the 12 months to July 2026, 75.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 338 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Framwellgate & Newton Hall has the 2,003rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Framwellgate & Newton Hall | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,072 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 75.6 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 14,174 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,148 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (906). Over the whole period it rose 8%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,072 | 75.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 982 | 69.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,036 | 73.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,081 | 76.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 906 | 63.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 926 | 65.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,005 | 70.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,148 | 81.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 993 | 70.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 94 |
| June 2026 | 85 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 67 |
| March 2026 | 84 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 83 |
| December 2025 | 84 |
| November 2025 | 100 |
| October 2025 | 106 |
| September 2025 | 103 |
| August 2025 | 90 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Framwellgate & Newton Hall over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other crime.
The largest increases were in burglary (+50%) and anti-social behaviour (+33%). The largest falls were in other theft (-27%) and criminal damage and arson (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 338 | 23.8 | 0.70 | +6% |
| Shoplifting | 252 | 17.8 | 2.15 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 178 | 12.6 | 0.82 | +33% |
| Public order | 79 | 5.6 | 0.84 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 57 | 4.0 | 0.59 | -11% |
| Other crime | 46 | 3.2 | 1.54 | +21% |
| Other theft | 32 | 2.3 | 0.35 | -27% |
| Burglary | 30 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +50% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 1.8 | 0.37 | +4% |
| Drugs | 23 | 1.6 | 0.50 | +77% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 0.26 | +400% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 338 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 31.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 252 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 23.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 178 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 16.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 400% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Framwellgate & Newton Hall, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Framwellgate & Newton Hall.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Framwellgate & Newton Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 1,296 | 118.0 | +56% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,049 | 93.5 | +24% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,083 | 167.1 | +121% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,118 | 105.1 | +39% |
| Pittington & Sherburn | 380 | 79.2 | +5% |
| Lumley & West Rainton | 797 | 79.8 | +5% |
| Chester-le-Street South | 706 | 62.4 | -17% |
| Brandon | 1,386 | 114.0 | +51% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Framwellgate & Newton Hall over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Abbeywoods | 182 |
| On or near Prison | 126 |
| On or near Victoria Court | 52 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 44 |
| On or near Pit Lane | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 32 |
| On or near Newcastle Terrace | 31 |
| On or near The Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Carrside | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Framwellgate & Newton Hall over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 264 | 24.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 255 | 23.8% |
| Not recorded | 178 | 16.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 119 | 11.1% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 8.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 4.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 46 | 4.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 14 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
Framwellgate & Newton Hall has an estimated population of 14,174. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Framwellgate & Newton Hall sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Framwellgate & Newton Hall |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is Framwellgate & Newton Hall a safe place to live?
Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 75.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 338 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (252).
Is crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall was up 9% on the year before: 1,072 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 982 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Framwellgate & Newton Hall?
Framwellgate & Newton Hall is policed by Durham. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Framwellgate & Newton Hall. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.