DL1 1LF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1LF

DL1 1LF, Darlington has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 60.85 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1LF crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL1 postcode area, which has experienced 714 crimes and a crime rate of 15.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL1 1LF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1LF, encompassing approximately 903 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (110.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

DL1 1LF Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Dobbin Road with total crimes: 8
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 7
  • High Northgate with total crimes: 5

DL1 1LF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2160.85110.00%
Anti-social behaviour1123.2337.50%
Shoplifting412.17-55.56%
Public order34.43-40.00%
Drugs33.3250.00%
Vehicle crime33.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.32-66.67%
Other theft23.320.00%
Burglary22.21-66.67%
Theft from the person22.21100.00%
Robbery12.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1066.380.00%
Shoplifting911.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.96350.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.96-46.67%
Burglary68.850.00%
Vehicle crime66.640.00%
Public order56.64150.00%
Drugs25.530.00%
Other theft22.21-60.00%
Other crime22.21100.00%
Theft from the person12.210.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1555.3225.00%
Violence and sexual offences1016.59-33.33%
Shoplifting911.06-35.71%
Vehicle crime69.96500.00%
Other theft56.64-28.57%
Public order25.53-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson22.21-60.00%
Other crime12.210.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1573.0236.36%
Shoplifting1416.59100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1215.49100.00%
Other theft713.2816.67%
Burglary57.74-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.5366.67%
Public order35.5350.00%
Bicycle theft23.320.00%
Vehicle crime12.21-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1157.531000.00%
Burglary1012.170.00%
Shoplifting711.060.00%
Other theft67.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.640.00%
Public order23.320.00%
Bicycle theft22.210.00%
Other crime22.210.00%
Vehicle crime22.210.00%
Possession of weapons12.210.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour67.74500.00%
Violence and sexual offences16.64-83.33%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences629.87-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson66.64-14.29%
Shoplifting56.64-16.67%
Burglary35.53-50.00%
Other theft23.32-33.33%
Bicycle theft12.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.11-87.50%
Drugs11.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.11-75.00%
Public order11.11-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1055.32-37.50%
Vehicle crime811.06300.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.85-36.36%
Shoplifting67.7420.00%
Burglary66.64200.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.640.00%
Other theft34.43200.00%
Public order33.3250.00%
Possession of weapons23.32100.00%
Drugs12.210.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1650.8914.29%
Criminal damage and arson1117.70120.00%
Shoplifting512.17-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour45.53-63.64%
Bicycle theft24.430.00%
Vehicle crime22.21-60.00%
Burglary22.210.00%
Public order22.210.00%
Other theft12.21-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1458.631300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1115.490.00%
Shoplifting1012.170.00%
Other theft511.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.530.00%
Vehicle crime55.530.00%
Public order25.530.00%
Drugs12.210.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.11-91.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1263.060.00%
Vehicle crime913.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.960.00%
Shoplifting88.850.00%
Public order68.850.00%
Other theft56.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.530.00%
Other crime23.320.00%
Bicycle theft22.210.00%
Burglary12.210.00%
Drugs11.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 20248
June 202415
May 202412
April 20246
March 20246
February 20241
January 20244
December 20234
November 202311
September 20238

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
September 20235

A total of 127 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202410
June 202410
May 202415
April 202411
March 20241
February 20246
January 202410
December 202316
November 202314
October 20231
September 202312

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
May 20245
April 202410
February 20243
January 20246
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20236

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 77 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20249
June 20249
May 202414
April 20247
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 202310
September 20238

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20248
December 20232
November 20235
September 20239

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20246
January 20247
December 202311
November 20235
September 20233

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
September 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20232
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. John Dobbin Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Arthur Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. High Northgate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Upper Russell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Marburn Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Albert Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 7. Corporation Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Elmfield Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Elmfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 13. Montrose Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. The Sidings
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Mcnay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 17. George Short Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Drury Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Pendower Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Mowden Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Montrose Street North Back
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Drugs1