Total Crime Rate
132.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Portmeads Rise area has the 8th highest crime rate of 28 local areas in Birtley , and the 189th highest crime rate of 696 local areas in Gateshead .
Neighbouring streets tend to have noticeably higher crime levels than this postcode. Crime here is lower than the average for the surrounding output areas.
The overall crime rate in the area around Portmeads Rise (DH3 2NN) in the last 12 months was 132.1 per 1,000 residents and was 15.1% higher than the Birtley average (114.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -25.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 21 (≈ 79.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -2.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Portmeads Rise (DH3 2NN), the main crime hotspot is near Portmeads Rise. Police recorded 33 crimes here, including 21 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 | Other theft | Portmeads Rise | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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