Crime Rates at Selkirk Crescent, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 1NR

Selkirk Crescent area has the 3rd lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Lamesley , and the 96th lowest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Selkirk Crescent (DH3 1NR) in the last 12 months was 23.5 per 1,000 residents and was 82.9% lower than the Lamesley average (137.3 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Selkirk Crescent (DH3 1NR), the main crime hotspot is near Sanders Gardens. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.