WOOLER STREET, DL1 1RQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1RQ

WOOLER STREET, DL1 1RQ, Darlington has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 136.33 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1RQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL1 postcode area, which has experienced 714 crimes and a crime rate of 15.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL1 1RQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1RQ, encompassing approximately 660 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

DL1 1RQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 17
  • John Dobbin Road with total crimes: 8
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 7

WOOLER STREET, DL1 1RQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences28136.3321.74%
Anti-social behaviour2142.4161.54%
Shoplifting1131.81-8.33%
Public order716.6616.67%
Criminal damage and arson710.60-36.36%
Drugs510.60150.00%
Vehicle crime37.57-70.00%
Burglary24.54-75.00%
Theft from the person23.030.00%
Other theft13.030.00%
Other crime11.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%
Robbery11.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23137.8453.33%
Anti-social behaviour1334.84-27.78%
Shoplifting1219.6920.00%
Criminal damage and arson1118.18266.67%
Vehicle crime1016.66100.00%
Burglary815.15166.67%
Public order612.120.00%
Theft from the person29.090.00%
Drugs23.03100.00%
Other crime23.03100.00%
Other theft13.03-85.71%
Bicycle theft11.510.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour18106.0320.00%
Violence and sexual offences1527.27-44.44%
Shoplifting1022.72-28.57%
Other theft715.150.00%
Public order610.60100.00%
Vehicle crime59.09150.00%
Burglary37.57-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.54-57.14%
Other crime14.540.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Possession of weapons11.51-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences27134.818.00%
Anti-social behaviour1540.9066.67%
Shoplifting1422.72100.00%
Other theft721.21-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson710.600.00%
Burglary610.60-33.33%
Possession of weapons39.09200.00%
Public order34.54-50.00%
Bicycle theft34.5450.00%
Vehicle crime24.54-50.00%
Theft from the person13.030.00%
Drugs11.51-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences25127.241150.00%
Burglary937.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour913.63-25.00%
Other theft813.630.00%
Shoplifting712.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.600.00%
Public order610.600.00%
Vehicle crime49.090.00%
Other crime36.060.00%
Drugs34.540.00%
Bicycle theft24.540.00%
Possession of weapons13.030.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1221.2120.00%
Violence and sexual offences218.18-88.89%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences18119.6712.50%
Shoplifting1227.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour1018.1866.67%
Criminal damage and arson815.15-20.00%
Public order712.1275.00%
Vehicle crime510.60-50.00%
Burglary57.57-28.57%
Other theft37.57-50.00%
Theft from the person34.540.00%
Drugs24.54100.00%
Bicycle theft23.03100.00%
Other crime23.030.00%
Possession of weapons13.03-50.00%
Robbery11.51-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences16119.67-38.46%
Shoplifting1224.2433.33%
Criminal damage and arson1018.18-28.57%
Vehicle crime1015.15400.00%
Burglary715.15133.33%
Anti-social behaviour610.600.00%
Other theft69.0950.00%
Public order49.09-20.00%
Possession of weapons26.06100.00%
Other crime23.03100.00%
Robbery23.030.00%
Bicycle theft13.03-80.00%
Drugs11.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences26115.128.33%
Criminal damage and arson1439.38100.00%
Shoplifting921.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour613.63-57.14%
Bicycle theft59.090.00%
Public order57.5725.00%
Other theft47.57-33.33%
Burglary36.06200.00%
Vehicle crime24.54-77.78%
Other crime13.03-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences24118.152300.00%
Anti-social behaviour1436.350.00%
Vehicle crime921.210.00%
Shoplifting913.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson713.630.00%
Other theft610.600.00%
Public order49.090.00%
Drugs26.060.00%
Other crime23.030.00%
Burglary13.030.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences11.51-95.24%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21112.090.00%
Shoplifting1131.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour916.660.00%
Public order813.630.00%
Vehicle crime812.120.00%
Other theft712.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson510.600.00%
Other crime27.570.00%
Burglary13.030.00%
Drugs11.510.00%
Bicycle theft11.510.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 20236
September 20237

A total of 226 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202428
July 202423
June 202415
May 202427
April 202425
March 20242
February 202418
January 202416
December 202326
November 202324
October 20231
September 202321

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
August 20242
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
February 20245
January 20247
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20243
April 20246
February 20247
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
September 20238

A total of 133 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202421
July 202413
June 202418
May 202415
April 20249
March 202412
February 202410
January 20246
December 20236
November 202314
September 20239

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 202410
June 20245
May 20242
April 20244
February 20245
January 202410
December 20232
November 20239
September 20238

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202411
June 20243
May 20247
April 20247
February 20248
January 202410
December 202314
November 20237
September 20235

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 107 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 202410
May 202414
April 20247
February 202412
January 202412
December 20239
November 20239
September 202311

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

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
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Commercial Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 2. John Dobbin Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Arthur Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. High Northgate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Kitchener Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Grace Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Upper Russell Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Freeman'S Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Marburn Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Corporation Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. North Lodge Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 12. Gladstone Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 13. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Elmfield Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Easson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 16. Lowe Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Kendrew Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 18. Parking Area
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 19. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Elmfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 21. Montrose Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Mcnay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 24. Drury Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Pendower Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Kingston Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Mowden Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Montrose Street North Back
    Total1
    Public order1