THE MEAD, DL1 1EU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1EU

THE MEAD, DL1 1EU, Darlington has recorded a total of 37 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.10 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1EU 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 1EU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1EU, encompassing approximately 3663 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL1 1EU area, explore the DL1 1EU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

DL1 1EU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Street with total crimes: 8
  • Lapwing Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Eastbourne Road with total crimes: 3

THE MEAD, DL1 1EU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.10300.00%
Vehicle crime63.28500.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.64-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.6425.00%
Other theft31.36200.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour157.9215.38%
Criminal damage and arson44.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-86.96%
Other crime20.820.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2313.10187.50%
Anti-social behaviour136.2830.00%
Public order63.55500.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.64-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour108.73-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences82.73-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.18200.00%
Burglary11.64-50.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Public order10.27-75.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.6581.82%
Anti-social behaviour125.4671.43%
Public order43.2833.33%
Burglary21.09100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.550.00%
Other theft20.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.55-66.67%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.00-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson61.910.00%
Public order31.640.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Vehicle crime20.55100.00%
Shoplifting20.550.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour92.73200.00%
Vehicle crime12.46-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9271.43%
Criminal damage and arson63.28-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.64-40.00%
Vehicle crime30.820.00%
Robbery20.820.00%
Public order20.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson87.37-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences72.18-46.15%
Anti-social behaviour51.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.36200.00%
Public order20.820.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.19-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour103.5542.86%
Criminal damage and arson92.7328.57%
Other crime22.460.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.27-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1410.3716.67%
Anti-social behaviour73.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.91250.00%
Other theft31.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.82-50.00%
Drugs20.550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%
Shoplifting10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.27-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.280.00%
Vehicle crime41.910.00%
Other theft31.090.00%
Burglary30.820.00%
Public order30.820.00%
Shoplifting20.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20243
July 202423
June 20248
May 202420
April 202411
February 202412
January 20247
December 202313
November 202314
September 202312

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202415
July 202413
June 202410
May 202412
April 20247
March 20249
February 20243
January 20245
December 202310
November 20237
September 20237

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20246
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 20237
September 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20246
June 20241
May 20244
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanley Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Lapwing Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Eastbourne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. B6280
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Yellowley Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Causeway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Kay Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. The Stray
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Dinsdale Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Dickinson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Ridsdale Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Larkspur Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Sundew Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Kingfisher Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. The Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Bright Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lawrence Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1