LAPWING DRIVE, DL1 1FF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1FF

LAPWING DRIVE, DL1 1FF, Darlington has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.65 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1FF 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 1FF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1FF, encompassing approximately 2830 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-63.64% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DL1 1FF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lapwing Drive with total crimes: 3
  • Yellowley Court with total crimes: 2
  • The Causeway with total crimes: 2

LAPWING DRIVE, DL1 1FF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.65300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.41-63.64%
Vehicle crime31.41200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.060.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour116.3683.33%
Criminal damage and arson43.89100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.41-90.91%
Shoplifting10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.4237.50%
Anti-social behaviour63.89100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.12-33.33%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.01-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson32.83200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.06-75.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Shoplifting10.350.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1212.01100.00%
Violence and sexual offences114.24266.67%
Public order33.89200.00%
Other theft21.060.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.42500.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Burglary21.060.00%
Other theft20.710.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Public order10.350.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.30166.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.83-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.41-25.00%

In January 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson55.650.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.7733.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.41-62.50%
Drugs21.060.00%
Public order20.710.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.36-20.00%
Other crime32.830.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.060.00%
Public order21.060.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.060.00%
Vehicle crime21.060.00%
Public order20.710.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other theft10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 202411
June 20248
May 202411
April 20243
February 20248
January 20243
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202411
July 20246
June 20243
May 202412
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20244
January 20245
November 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 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

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20233

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20242

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Lapwing Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Yellowley Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. The Causeway
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. The Stray
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Dinsdale Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Larkspur Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Sundew Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. John Williams Boulevard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Kingfisher Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. The Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1