Crime Rates at Kirkstone, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2LE

Kirkstone area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Birtley , and the 126th 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 Kirkstone (DH3 2LE) in the last 12 months was 23.6 per 1,000 residents and was 74.1% lower than the Birtley average (91.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 10.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -9.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Kirkstone (DH3 2LE), 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.