Crime Rates at Tantallon, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2JD

Tantallon area has the lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Birtley , and the 43rd lowest crime rate of 693 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 Tantallon (DH3 2JD) in the last 12 months was 11.0 per 1,000 residents and was 88.0% lower than the Birtley average (91.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).

In the area around Tantallon (DH3 2JD), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Dunvegan, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sandray Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.