SHEARWATER AVENUE, DL1 1DQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1DQ

SHEARWATER AVENUE, DL1 1DQ, Darlington has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.09 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1DQ 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 1DQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1DQ, encompassing approximately 2584 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-18.18% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

DL1 1DQ 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

SHEARWATER AVENUE, DL1 1DQ 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 Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.09-18.18%
Shoplifting73.48-30.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.7150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.32-20.00%
Public order31.5550.00%
Other theft31.160.00%
Other crime21.160.00%
Vehicle crime20.770.00%
Bicycle theft20.770.00%
Burglary10.770.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1112.7722.22%
Shoplifting104.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.8725.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.93-42.86%
Public order21.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.770.00%

In July 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 behaviour911.2228.57%
Violence and sexual offences73.48-22.22%
Shoplifting52.71-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson41.930.00%
Public order21.55-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.770.00%
Other crime10.39-66.67%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1115.86175.00%
Violence and sexual offences94.2628.57%
Anti-social behaviour73.48-22.22%
Public order42.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.55-33.33%
Other crime31.550.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.77-75.00%

In May 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 behaviour911.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.48133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.71200.00%
Shoplifting42.32-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.550.00%
Possession of weapons11.550.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour69.28100.00%
Shoplifting62.320.00%
Vehicle crime42.320.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.160.00%
Other theft10.770.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.55-62.50%
Public order11.160.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour811.99-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.0950.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.320.00%
Shoplifting41.930.00%
Vehicle crime31.5550.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Burglary10.39-50.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.9966.67%
Violence and sexual offences53.87-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.93100.00%
Shoplifting41.55-50.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Other theft20.77-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.77-50.00%
Public order10.770.00%
Other crime10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting813.5433.33%
Violence and sexual offences73.09-46.15%
Other theft62.71500.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3250.00%
Vehicle crime42.320.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.77-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.310.00%
Shoplifting65.030.00%
Public order52.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.930.00%
Vehicle crime41.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.550.00%
Burglary11.160.00%
Other theft10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 20249
June 20247
May 20249
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 202410
December 20236
November 20234

A total of 40 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20235

A total of 66 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20247
June 20249
May 20247
April 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20237
November 202313

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 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 65 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202410
July 20245
June 202411
May 20244
April 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236

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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20236
November 20231

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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 1 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL1 1DQ 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. The Causeway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Mallard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hewitson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Stray
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Paton Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Malim Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Lingfield Green
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 12. Heron Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Yarm Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Widgeon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Estoril Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Carnaby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1