Crime Rates at Portobello Way, Birtley, Chester Le Street, DH3 2NJ

Portobello Way area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Birtley , and the 314th 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 Portobello Way (DH3 2NJ) in the last 12 months was 56.0 per 1,000 residents and was 38.4% lower than the Birtley average (91.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Portobello Way (DH3 2NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Portmeads Rise. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.