Total Crime Rate
11.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mingarry area has the lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Birtley , and the 29th 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 Mingarry (DH3 2JB) in the last 12 months was 11.0 per 1,000 residents and was 90.5% lower than the Birtley average (114.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
In the area around Mingarry (DH3 2JB), the main crime hotspot is near Hartland Drive. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Birtley| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dunvegan | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dunvegan | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Dunvegan | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | The Springs | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | The Springs | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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