DL1 1RL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1RL

DL1 1RL, Darlington has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 250.71 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1RL 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 1RL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1RL, encompassing approximately 494 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-21.62% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (14.29% increase)

DL1 1RL Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Row with total crimes: 40
  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 22
  • Kingston Street with total crimes: 5

DL1 1RL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences29250.71-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour2558.63-16.67%
Shoplifting2450.5514.29%
Criminal damage and arson1248.520.00%
Public order924.26-18.18%
Drugs618.20-25.00%
Other theft412.1333.33%
Burglary48.09300.00%
Other crime48.09100.00%
Possession of weapons38.09200.00%
Vehicle crime26.07-33.33%
Bicycle theft14.040.00%
Robbery12.02-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37270.93-13.95%
Anti-social behaviour3074.8120.00%
Shoplifting2160.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson1242.46-33.33%
Public order1124.260.00%
Drugs822.24300.00%
Other theft316.17-50.00%
Vehicle crime36.07-76.92%
Theft from the person36.070.00%
Other crime26.07-33.33%
Robbery24.04100.00%
Possession of weapons14.040.00%
Burglary12.02-87.50%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43313.3934.38%
Anti-social behaviour2586.94-13.79%
Shoplifting2150.5575.00%
Criminal damage and arson1842.4663.64%
Vehicle crime1336.39333.33%
Public order1126.28-21.43%
Burglary822.24100.00%
Other theft616.170.00%
Theft from the person312.130.00%
Other crime36.0750.00%
Drugs26.07-50.00%
Bicycle theft14.040.00%
Robbery12.020.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32240.60-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour2964.7020.83%
Public order1458.6316.67%
Shoplifting1228.31-47.83%
Criminal damage and arson1124.2657.14%
Other theft622.24-40.00%
Drugs412.130.00%
Burglary48.09-42.86%
Vehicle crime38.09-25.00%
Other crime26.07-33.33%
Possession of weapons14.04-50.00%
Bicycle theft12.02-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44297.21-4.35%
Anti-social behaviour2488.9641.18%
Shoplifting2348.5227.78%
Public order1246.50-7.69%
Other theft1024.2611.11%
Burglary720.22-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson714.15-22.22%
Vehicle crime414.15-20.00%
Drugs48.0933.33%
Other crime38.090.00%
Bicycle theft36.0750.00%
Theft from the person36.070.00%
Possession of weapons26.070.00%
Robbery14.040.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46272.951050.00%
Shoplifting1893.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour1736.39-10.53%
Public order1334.371200.00%
Burglary1026.280.00%
Other theft920.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson918.20800.00%
Vehicle crime518.200.00%
Other crime310.110.00%
Drugs36.070.00%
Bicycle theft26.070.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1950.5518.75%
Violence and sexual offences438.42-88.57%
Criminal damage and arson18.09-90.00%
Public order12.02-90.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences35248.69-5.41%
Shoplifting2070.77-4.76%
Anti-social behaviour1640.4423.08%
Criminal damage and arson1032.3525.00%
Public order1020.2242.86%
Other theft820.22-11.11%
Drugs616.1750.00%
Theft from the person512.13400.00%
Burglary410.11-33.33%
Vehicle crime28.09-66.67%
Bicycle theft24.04100.00%
Other crime24.04-60.00%
Possession of weapons24.04-33.33%
Robbery14.040.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37246.67-13.95%
Shoplifting2174.8150.00%
Anti-social behaviour1342.46-13.33%
Other theft926.2812.50%
Criminal damage and arson818.20-46.67%
Public order716.17-46.15%
Vehicle crime614.15100.00%
Burglary612.13100.00%
Other crime512.13150.00%
Drugs410.110.00%
Possession of weapons38.0950.00%
Robbery16.070.00%
Bicycle theft12.02-75.00%
Theft from the person12.020.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43256.7816.22%
Anti-social behaviour1586.94-34.78%
Criminal damage and arson1530.33150.00%
Shoplifting1430.33-44.00%
Public order1328.3144.44%
Other theft826.28-20.00%
Bicycle theft416.17300.00%
Drugs48.0933.33%
Burglary38.0950.00%
Vehicle crime36.07-57.14%
Other crime26.07-50.00%
Possession of weapons24.040.00%
Theft from the person14.040.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences37258.800.00%
Shoplifting2574.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour2350.550.00%
Other theft1046.500.00%
Public order920.220.00%
Vehicle crime718.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson614.150.00%
Other crime412.130.00%
Drugs38.090.00%
Burglary26.070.00%
Bicycle theft14.040.00%
Theft from the person12.020.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 236 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202425
August 202430
July 202425
June 202429
May 202424
April 202417
March 202419
February 202416
January 202413
December 202315
November 202323

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20242
June 20244
May 20244
April 20243
February 20246
January 20244
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202411
July 202411
June 202414
May 202412
April 202413
March 20241
February 202410
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202412
July 202418
June 202411
May 20247
April 20249
March 20241
February 202410
January 20248
December 202315
November 20236

A total of 199 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202421
July 202421
June 202412
May 202423
April 202418
February 202420
January 202421
December 202314
November 202325

A total of 387 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 35.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202437
July 202443
June 202432
May 202444
April 202446
March 20244
February 202435
January 202437
December 202343
November 202337

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 202413
June 20243
May 20244
April 20245
February 20242
January 20246
December 20233
November 20237

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 202410
April 20249
February 20248
January 20249
December 20238
November 202310

A total of 16 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20231

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20248
June 20244
May 20247
April 202410
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 17 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
February 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. East Row
    Total40
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Commercial Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Kingston Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Brunswick Street North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. John Dobbin Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 7. John Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Marburn Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. Elmfield Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Mowden Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 12. Elmfield Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Westbrook Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Lambton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Wilkes Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 16. North Lodge Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Dodds Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 18. Hilda Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Corporation Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Easson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Forster Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Kendrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Grace Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Borough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Lodge Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 26. Upper Russell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. B6279
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Mowden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Valley Street North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Dundee Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1