DL1 1RB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1RB

DL1 1RB, Darlington has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 131.90 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1RB 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 1RB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1RB, encompassing approximately 553 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-51.72% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

DL1 1RB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 22
  • Kingston Street with total crimes: 5
  • John Dobbin Road with total crimes: 4

DL1 1RB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour18131.90-21.74%
Violence and sexual offences1432.52-51.72%
Criminal damage and arson925.3012.50%
Shoplifting816.26-27.27%
Public order514.45-28.57%
Vehicle crime59.0366.67%
Other theft49.03300.00%
Burglary47.23100.00%
Possession of weapons27.23100.00%
Other crime23.61100.00%
Drugs13.61-80.00%
Bicycle theft11.810.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29169.8520.83%
Anti-social behaviour2352.4076.92%
Shoplifting1141.56-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson819.88-27.27%
Public order714.4516.67%
Drugs512.6566.67%
Vehicle crime39.03-66.67%
Burglary25.42-75.00%
Theft from the person23.610.00%
Other theft13.61-50.00%
Other crime11.81-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.810.00%
Robbery11.810.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24169.8533.33%
Anti-social behaviour1343.36-31.58%
Shoplifting1223.4920.00%
Criminal damage and arson1121.68120.00%
Vehicle crime919.88125.00%
Burglary816.26166.67%
Public order614.450.00%
Drugs310.840.00%
Other crime35.42200.00%
Theft from the person25.420.00%
Other theft23.61-71.43%
Bicycle theft13.610.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour19139.1318.75%
Violence and sexual offences1834.33-33.33%
Shoplifting1032.52-28.57%
Other theft718.07-12.50%
Public order612.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.84-28.57%
Vehicle crime49.0333.33%
Drugs37.23200.00%
Burglary35.42-50.00%
Other crime15.420.00%
Possession of weapons11.81-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27166.23-12.90%
Anti-social behaviour1648.7977.78%
Shoplifting1428.91100.00%
Other theft825.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.450.00%
Burglary612.65-33.33%
Possession of weapons310.840.00%
Vehicle crime35.42-25.00%
Public order35.42-57.14%
Bicycle theft35.4250.00%
Theft from the person15.420.00%
Drugs11.81-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences31162.621450.00%
Burglary956.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour916.26-35.71%
Other theft816.260.00%
Shoplifting714.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.65600.00%
Public order712.650.00%
Vehicle crime412.650.00%
Other crime37.230.00%
Drugs35.420.00%
Bicycle theft25.420.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1430.7255.56%
Violence and sexual offences225.30-89.47%
Criminal damage and arson13.61-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19142.7411.76%
Shoplifting1234.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour921.6850.00%
Criminal damage and arson816.26-20.00%
Public order714.4575.00%
Vehicle crime512.65-50.00%
Other theft49.03-33.33%
Burglary47.23-20.00%
Theft from the person37.230.00%
Drugs25.42100.00%
Bicycle theft23.61100.00%
Other crime23.61-33.33%
Possession of weapons13.61-50.00%
Robbery11.81-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17142.74-39.29%
Shoplifting1230.7233.33%
Criminal damage and arson1021.68-28.57%
Vehicle crime1018.07233.33%
Anti-social behaviour618.0720.00%
Other theft610.8450.00%
Burglary510.8466.67%
Public order49.03-33.33%
Other crime37.230.00%
Possession of weapons25.42100.00%
Robbery23.610.00%
Bicycle theft13.61-80.00%
Drugs11.810.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28140.9447.37%
Criminal damage and arson1450.59133.33%
Shoplifting925.300.00%
Public order616.26100.00%
Anti-social behaviour510.84-64.29%
Bicycle theft59.030.00%
Other theft49.03-33.33%
Vehicle crime37.23-62.50%
Burglary35.42200.00%
Possession of weapons15.420.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences19126.481800.00%
Anti-social behaviour1434.330.00%
Shoplifting925.300.00%
Vehicle crime816.260.00%
Other theft614.450.00%
Criminal damage and arson610.840.00%
Public order310.840.00%
Drugs25.420.00%
Other crime23.610.00%
Burglary13.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 146 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202423
July 202413
June 202419
May 202416
April 20249
March 202414
February 20249
January 20246
December 20235
November 202314

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 54 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20247
February 20247
January 20244
December 20236
November 20233

A total of 86 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202411
June 20245
May 20247
April 20247
March 20241
February 20248
January 202410
December 202314
November 20236

A total of 104 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202412
June 202410
May 202414
April 20247
February 202412
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202429
July 202424
June 202418
May 202427
April 202431
March 20242
February 202419
January 202417
December 202328
November 202319
October 20231

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20247
May 20248
April 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20249
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20238

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
November 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Commercial Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kingston Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. John Dobbin Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 4. John Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Marburn Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Elmfield Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 7. Mowden Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 8. Elmfield Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Westbrook Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lambton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Wilkes Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. North Lodge Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 14. Marshall Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 15. High Northgate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Corporation Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Easson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Forster Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Kendrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Grace Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Lodge Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 24. Upper Russell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. B6279
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Mowden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Valley Street North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Dundee Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1