Crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall: statistics, rates and trends
1,061 crimes were recorded in Framwellgate & Newton Hall in the 12 months to August 2026, 74.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Framwellgate & Newton Hall
- Questions about crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (336), shoplifting (242) and anti-social behaviour (173) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,028th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Framwellgate & Newton Hall | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,061 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 74.9 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 14,174 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,144 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (899). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 7%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,061 | 74.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,010 | 71.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,003 | 70.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,094 | 77.2 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 926 | 65.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 899 | 63.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,002 | 70.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,144 | 80.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 995 | 70.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 79 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded notably more shoplifting (2.0 times the national rate) and other crime (57% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (62% below) and vehicle crime (60% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 31 and other crime rose from 39 to 47, while other theft fell from 43 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 336 | 23.7 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 242 | 17.1 | 8.5 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 12.2 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Public order | 79 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 56 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -10% |
| Other crime | 47 | 3.3 | 2.1 | +21% |
| Other theft | 35 | 2.5 | 6.4 | -19% |
| Burglary | 31 | 2.2 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 2.0 | 5.0 | +8% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.4 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Framwellgate & Newton Hall; the highest is Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe (168.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Chester-le-Street South (63.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Framwellgate & Newton Hall |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont | 1,274 | 116.0 | +55% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,019 | 90.9 | +21% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,114 | 168.8 | +125% |
| Sacriston & Witton Gilbert | 1,125 | 105.8 | +41% |
| Pittington & Sherburn | 385 | 80.2 | +7% |
| Lumley & West Rainton | 820 | 82.1 | +10% |
| Chester-le-Street South | 721 | 63.8 | -15% |
| Brandon | 1,342 | 110.4 | +48% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Framwellgate & Newton Hall over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Abbeywoods” (180).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Abbeywoods | 180 |
| On or near Prison | 129 |
| On or near Victoria Court | 48 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 42 |
| On or near Pit Lane | 37 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 29 |
| On or near The Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Newcastle Terrace | 28 |
| On or near Carrside | 23 |
Of the 888 crimes in Framwellgate & Newton Hall with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 173 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 276 | 31.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 257 | 28.9% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 112 | 12.6% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 80 | 9.0% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 53 | 6.0% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 42 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Local resolution | 13 | 1.5% | 3.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Framwellgate & Newton Hall has an estimated population of 14,174 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more retired residents (30%, against 22%), an older population (26%, against 19%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Framwellgate & Newton Hall average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Framwellgate & Newton Hall | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 49.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 29.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 73.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Framwellgate & Newton Hall a safe place to live?
Framwellgate & Newton Hall recorded 74.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,028th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 336 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (242).
Is crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall going up or down?
Recorded crime in Framwellgate & Newton Hall was up 5% on the year before: 1,061 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,010 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Framwellgate & Newton Hall?
About 14,174 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 26% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Framwellgate & Newton Hall?
Framwellgate & Newton Hall is policed by Durham.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.