WIDGEON ROAD, DL1 1BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1BJ

WIDGEON ROAD, DL1 1BJ, Darlington has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.63 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1BJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL1 postcode area, which has experienced 656 crimes and a crime rate of 13.80 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL1 1BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1BJ, encompassing approximately 2494 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

DL1 1BJ Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Lancaster Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

WIDGEON ROAD, DL1 1BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.6312.50%
Violence and sexual offences73.6175.00%
Shoplifting72.81-22.22%
Public order42.81100.00%
Other theft41.600.00%
Other crime21.600.00%
Bicycle theft20.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Burglary10.400.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting910.8280.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.61-27.27%
Violence and sexual offences43.2133.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.6050.00%
Public order21.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.800.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1110.0257.14%
Shoplifting54.41-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.00-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-50.00%
Public order20.80-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.800.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1015.63233.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.0180.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.610.00%
Public order42.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.60-33.33%
Other crime21.600.00%
Other theft20.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.80-75.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.8150.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.400.00%
Vehicle crime42.000.00%
Shoplifting31.60-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.200.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.4216.67%
Violence and sexual offences52.810.00%
Shoplifting42.000.00%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.600.00%
Burglary21.600.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour62.81-33.33%
Public order12.400.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.6125.00%
Shoplifting42.000.00%
Vehicle crime41.60100.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.60-25.00%
Drugs11.200.00%
Burglary10.40-66.67%
Other theft10.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour912.4380.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.61100.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.600.00%
Shoplifting41.60-42.86%
Burglary31.600.00%
Other theft21.20-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.80-50.00%
Public order10.800.00%
Other crime10.40-50.00%
Drugs10.400.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting710.8240.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.81-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences42.00-60.00%
Vehicle crime41.600.00%
Other theft31.60200.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.80-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour64.010.00%
Shoplifting52.400.00%
Vehicle crime42.000.00%
Public order41.600.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.600.00%
Burglary21.200.00%
Other theft10.800.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 20247
May 20247
April 20247
March 20246
February 20249
January 20249
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
January 20241
November 20234

A total of 54 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20249
May 20245
April 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 202310

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 58 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20245
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
November 20232

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL1 1BJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lancaster Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Earl Carlson Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Tansley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 6. Mallard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hewitson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Malim Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Lingfield Green
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 10. Heron Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Yarm Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Widgeon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Estoril Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Carnaby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Hirst Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Audrey Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1