DL1 1QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1QW

DL1 1QW, Darlington has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.34 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1QW 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 1QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1QW, encompassing approximately 2323 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-55.56% decrease)

DL1 1QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Byron Road with total crimes: 7
  • Water Lily Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3

DL1 1QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.34112.50%
Anti-social behaviour57.32-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson42.15-55.56%
Drugs31.720.00%
Public order11.29-80.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson918.5080.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.87-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour83.4414.29%
Public order53.4425.00%
Burglary42.15300.00%
Other crime31.7250.00%
Other theft21.29100.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%
Vehicle crime20.86-50.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences1215.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour75.1616.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.01-16.67%
Vehicle crime42.15-50.00%
Public order41.72300.00%
Other crime21.72100.00%
Burglary10.860.00%
Other theft10.430.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1518.07-6.25%
Vehicle crime86.45700.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.44-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.5850.00%
Drugs32.580.00%
Shoplifting21.29-33.33%
Public order10.860.00%
Other crime10.430.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1617.6445.45%
Criminal damage and arson96.89200.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.87-42.86%
Drugs31.720.00%
Shoplifting31.29-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Other theft10.43-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.43-50.00%
Public order10.43-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.43-66.67%

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 offences1117.211000.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.7316.67%
Other theft43.010.00%
Shoplifting41.720.00%
Vehicle crime31.720.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.290.00%
Bicycle theft21.290.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Possession of weapons10.860.00%

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 behaviour63.44-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences12.58-95.24%
Other crime10.430.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2121.95-19.23%
Anti-social behaviour129.04200.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.16-28.57%
Public order52.150.00%
Shoplifting42.1533.33%
Burglary21.72-60.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2627.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson711.19-12.50%
Burglary53.01400.00%
Vehicle crime52.1525.00%
Public order52.1525.00%
Other theft42.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-50.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Possession of weapons21.29100.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%
Bicycle theft10.860.00%
Drugs10.430.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1319.36-62.86%
Criminal damage and arson85.590.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.44100.00%
Public order43.44100.00%
Vehicle crime41.72100.00%
Other theft31.72200.00%
Other crime11.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.430.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3523.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson815.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.440.00%
Vehicle crime21.720.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Other theft10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20247
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
March 20246
February 202412
January 20244
December 20238
November 20234

A total of 175 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20248
July 202412
June 202415
May 202416
April 202411
March 20241
February 202421
January 202426
December 202313
November 202335

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20249
April 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20243
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20243
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20244
January 20243
November 20231

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Byron Road
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Water Lily Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Vicarage Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Meadowsweet Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Church Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 7. Dundee Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. The Sidings
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. John Williams Boulevard
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. St James Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Prescott Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westgarth Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wolsingham Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Nestfield Street
    Total1
    Burglary1