DL1 1RF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1RF

DL1 1RF, Darlington has recorded a total of 67 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 118.50 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1RF 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 1RF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1RF, encompassing approximately 565 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

DL1 1RF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Albert Road with total crimes: 12
  • John Dobbin Road with total crimes: 5
  • North Lodge Terrace with total crimes: 4

DL1 1RF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17118.5070.00%
Anti-social behaviour1030.07-37.50%
Shoplifting917.69-10.00%
Burglary715.92250.00%
Vehicle crime712.3875.00%
Criminal damage and arson712.38250.00%
Public order512.380.00%
Drugs28.84-33.33%
Theft from the person13.540.00%
Other theft11.77-75.00%
Other crime11.770.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour16102.5833.33%
Shoplifting1028.30-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences1017.69-54.55%
Public order517.69150.00%
Vehicle crime48.84-20.00%
Other theft47.07-20.00%
Drugs37.0750.00%
Burglary25.31-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.54-66.67%
Other crime13.540.00%
Possession of weapons11.77-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22136.1810.00%
Shoplifting1538.91114.29%
Anti-social behaviour1226.5333.33%
Criminal damage and arson621.220.00%
Vehicle crime510.610.00%
Other theft58.840.00%
Burglary58.84-54.55%
Possession of weapons28.840.00%
Public order23.54-60.00%
Drugs23.540.00%
Bicycle theft13.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20127.341900.00%
Burglary1135.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour919.450.00%
Shoplifting715.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.38500.00%
Other theft510.610.00%
Public order58.840.00%
Vehicle crime58.840.00%
Other crime38.840.00%
Bicycle theft15.310.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour919.45125.00%
Violence and sexual offences115.92-90.91%
Criminal damage and arson11.77-80.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1183.12-8.33%
Shoplifting619.45-33.33%
Burglary510.61-16.67%
Vehicle crime58.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.84-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour48.84-50.00%
Other theft37.07-25.00%
Public order25.31-33.33%
Drugs23.54100.00%
Theft from the person23.540.00%
Bicycle theft13.540.00%
Robbery11.77-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12118.50-45.45%
Vehicle crime1021.22233.33%
Shoplifting917.6928.57%
Anti-social behaviour815.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson814.15-27.27%
Burglary614.1550.00%
Other theft410.61100.00%
Public order37.0750.00%
Possession of weapons25.310.00%
Other crime23.540.00%
Robbery23.540.00%
Drugs13.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22113.1957.14%
Criminal damage and arson1138.9183.33%
Anti-social behaviour819.45-38.46%
Shoplifting714.15-41.67%
Burglary412.38300.00%
Vehicle crime37.07-50.00%
Other theft25.31-60.00%
Bicycle theft23.54100.00%
Possession of weapons23.540.00%
Public order23.540.00%
Theft from the person13.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14109.651300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1324.760.00%
Shoplifting1222.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson621.220.00%
Vehicle crime610.610.00%
Other theft510.610.00%
Public order28.840.00%
Bicycle theft13.540.00%
Burglary11.770.00%
Drugs11.770.00%
Other crime11.770.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.77-94.12%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences17107.88-26.09%
Anti-social behaviour930.07-43.75%
Shoplifting915.9280.00%
Other theft815.9214.29%
Public order614.1550.00%
Criminal damage and arson410.61-33.33%
Vehicle crime47.070.00%
Burglary27.07100.00%
Drugs13.540.00%
Bicycle theft11.77-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23123.80-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour1640.6845.45%
Other theft728.3075.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.3820.00%
Shoplifting510.61-80.00%
Public order48.84-33.33%
Vehicle crime47.07-20.00%
Bicycle theft27.070.00%
Burglary13.54-66.67%
Other crime11.770.00%
Theft from the person11.770.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences30164.480.00%
Shoplifting2553.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour1144.210.00%
Public order619.450.00%
Vehicle crime510.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.840.00%
Other theft48.840.00%
Burglary37.070.00%
Bicycle theft25.310.00%
Theft from the person13.540.00%
Other crime11.770.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 125 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 202416
May 202412
April 20249
March 20249
February 20244
January 20248
December 20238
November 202313
September 20239
August 202316
July 202311

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20242
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 114 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 202415
April 20247
February 20246
January 20249
December 20237
November 202312
September 20239
August 20235
July 202325

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
September 20232
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
February 20245
January 202410
December 20233
November 20236
September 20234
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 42 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20232
September 20236
August 20234
July 20236

A total of 200 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202410
May 202422
April 202420
March 20241
February 202411
January 202412
December 202322
November 202314
October 20231
September 202317
August 202323
July 202330

A total of 67 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20242
May 20246
April 20246
March 20241
February 20245
January 20248
December 202311
November 20236
September 20234
August 20236
July 20235

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
September 20238
August 20237
July 20234

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20242

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Albert Road
    Total12
    Shoplifting8
    Public order2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. John Dobbin Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. North Lodge Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Arthur Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Elmfield Terrace
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Wilkes Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 7. Kingston Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Widdowfield Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 9. Corporation Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thornton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Mowden Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 12. Valley Street North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 13. East Mount Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dumfries Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Montrose Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Marburn Place
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 18. High Northgate
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Lambton Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 20. North Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. George Short Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Brook Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Station Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Drury Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Pendower Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gladstone Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 27. Easson Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 28. Oaklands Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Kendrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Weir Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1