DL1 1PE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1PE

DL1 1PE, Darlington has recorded a total of 263 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 261.93 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1PE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL1 postcode area, which has experienced 762 crimes and a crime rate of 16.03 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL1 1PE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1PE, encompassing approximately 1004 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (66) incidents (29.41% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (61) incidents (29.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (42) incidents (50.00% increase)

DL1 1PE Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Row with total crimes: 59
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 35
  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 29

DL1 1PE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 66 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 61 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66261.9329.41%
Shoplifting6165.7329.79%
Anti-social behaviour4260.7550.00%
Criminal damage and arson3141.83106.67%
Public order1630.87-27.27%
Vehicle crime1015.940.00%
Other theft99.9628.57%
Drugs98.9612.50%
Burglary88.9614.29%
Other crime37.9750.00%
Possession of weapons32.990.00%
Theft from the person22.99100.00%
Bicycle theft21.99-33.33%
Robbery11.990.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 47 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences51191.22-16.39%
Shoplifting4750.79-11.32%
Anti-social behaviour2846.81-22.22%
Public order2227.89-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson1521.910.00%
Drugs814.9460.00%
Burglary77.9740.00%
Other theft76.9740.00%
Bicycle theft36.97-25.00%
Other crime22.99-50.00%
Robbery11.99-50.00%
Theft from the person11.00-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 53 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences61220.1022.00%
Shoplifting5360.756.00%
Anti-social behaviour3652.7912.50%
Public order2335.8535.29%
Criminal damage and arson1522.9115.38%
Burglary514.94150.00%
Other theft54.98-37.50%
Drugs54.98-16.67%
Bicycle theft44.98-20.00%
Theft from the person43.98100.00%
Other crime43.9833.33%
Possession of weapons33.980.00%
Robbery22.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 50 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting50188.230.00%
Violence and sexual offences5049.801150.00%
Anti-social behaviour3249.8010.34%
Public order1731.87750.00%
Criminal damage and arson1316.930.00%
Other theft812.950.00%
Drugs67.970.00%
Bicycle theft55.980.00%
Other crime34.98200.00%
Burglary22.990.00%
Theft from the person21.990.00%
Vehicle crime11.990.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2935.853.57%
Violence and sexual offences428.88-90.91%
Public order23.98-88.89%
Other crime11.99-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting60197.20-1.64%
Violence and sexual offences4459.76-22.81%
Anti-social behaviour2843.8255.56%
Public order1827.8980.00%
Criminal damage and arson917.93-30.77%
Drugs98.96-35.71%
Burglary68.96-40.00%
Other theft55.98-44.44%
Possession of weapons54.9866.67%
Bicycle theft44.98300.00%
Other crime33.980.00%
Theft from the person32.99200.00%
Vehicle crime32.99200.00%
Robbery12.990.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 57 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting61201.1838.64%
Violence and sexual offences5760.753.64%
Anti-social behaviour1856.770.00%
Drugs1417.9316.67%
Criminal damage and arson1313.94-27.78%
Burglary1012.95400.00%
Public order109.96-44.44%
Other theft99.96-18.18%
Possession of weapons38.96200.00%
Other crime32.99200.00%
Robbery12.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.00-66.67%
Theft from the person11.00-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.00-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55191.221.85%
Shoplifting4454.784.76%
Anti-social behaviour1843.82-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson1817.9338.46%
Public order1817.930.00%
Drugs1217.93100.00%
Other theft1111.9510.00%
Vehicle crime710.96133.33%
Bicycle theft36.9750.00%
Burglary22.99100.00%
Theft from the person21.99100.00%
Other crime11.99-80.00%
Possession of weapons11.000.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54177.2820.00%
Shoplifting4253.78-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour2341.8321.05%
Public order1822.91-5.26%
Criminal damage and arson1317.9344.44%
Other theft1012.950.00%
Drugs69.96-33.33%
Other crime55.9825.00%
Vehicle crime34.9850.00%
Bicycle theft22.99-33.33%
Burglary11.99-66.67%
Theft from the person11.00-66.67%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting52181.2644.44%
Violence and sexual offences4551.79-32.84%
Public order1944.8258.33%
Anti-social behaviour1918.92-40.62%
Other theft1018.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson99.96-43.75%
Drugs98.96-18.18%
Possession of weapons48.960.00%
Other crime43.98100.00%
Bicycle theft33.9850.00%
Theft from the person32.990.00%
Burglary32.990.00%
Vehicle crime22.99-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 67 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67198.19-29.47%
Shoplifting3666.7324.14%
Anti-social behaviour3235.8510.34%
Criminal damage and arson1631.87-30.43%
Public order1215.94-25.00%
Drugs1111.95-26.67%
Other theft1010.96-37.50%
Vehicle crime49.9633.33%
Robbery43.980.00%
Burglary33.98-62.50%
Other crime22.99-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.99100.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95240.020.00%
Shoplifting2994.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour2928.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson2328.880.00%
Public order1622.910.00%
Other theft1615.940.00%
Drugs1515.940.00%
Burglary814.940.00%
Other crime47.970.00%
Vehicle crime33.980.00%
Possession of weapons12.990.00%
Bicycle theft11.000.00%
Theft from the person11.000.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20237
November 20233
September 20232
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 334 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202442
June 202428
May 202436
April 202432
March 202429
February 202428
January 202418
December 202318
November 202323
September 202319
August 202332
July 202329

A total of 100 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.09 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20247
May 20245
April 20248
February 20245
January 20249
December 202311
November 202310
September 202310
August 202310
July 202316

A total of 535 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202461
June 202447
May 202453
April 202450
February 202460
January 202461
December 202344
November 202342
September 202352
August 202336
July 202329

A total of 649 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.08 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 95 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202466
June 202451
May 202461
April 202450
March 20244
February 202444
January 202457
December 202355
November 202354
September 202345
August 202367
July 202395

A total of 55 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20247
May 20245
April 20242
February 20246
January 202410
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233
August 20233
July 20238

A total of 175 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202415
May 202415
April 202413
February 20249
January 202413
December 202318
November 202313
September 20239
August 202316
July 202323

A total of 191 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202422
May 202423
April 202417
March 20242
February 202418
January 202410
December 202318
November 202318
September 202319
August 202312
July 202316

A total of 35 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
November 20235
September 20234
August 20232
July 20234

A total of 20 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 30 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
February 20244
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 104 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20248
May 20245
April 20246
February 20249
January 202414
December 202312
November 20236
September 20239
August 202311
July 202315

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
September 20234
July 20231

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
August 20234

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. East Row
    Total59
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting9
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Public order4
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total35
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Drugs3
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Commercial Street
    Total29
    Shoplifting11
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. West Row
    Total25
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total22
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total21
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Burglary2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Houndgate
    Total12
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Skinnergate
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Backhouse Street
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Park Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Portland Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Hilda Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Park Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sun Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 16. Grace Court
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 17. Parkgate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. South Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 19. Raby Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. East Raby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Kendrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Brunswick Street North
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Freeman'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Sanderson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Swan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. South Arden Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 28. Northumberland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Raby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Larchfield Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1