BOROUGH ROAD, DL1 1SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1SW

BOROUGH ROAD, DL1 1SW, Darlington has recorded a total of 76 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.66 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1SW 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 1SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1SW, encompassing approximately 1416 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (20) incidents (566.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)

DL1 1SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 12
  • John Dobbin Road with total crimes: 5

BOROUGH ROAD, DL1 1SW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2153.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson2014.83566.67%
Anti-social behaviour1314.12-7.14%
Vehicle crime69.18100.00%
Public order64.24100.00%
Drugs44.24-20.00%
Other theft22.820.00%
Burglary21.410.00%
Other crime11.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1433.1875.00%
Violence and sexual offences149.88-44.00%
Drugs59.88400.00%
Public order33.53-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.12-78.57%
Vehicle crime32.12200.00%
Other theft22.12-33.33%
Burglary21.41-33.33%
Other crime11.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2548.01257.14%
Criminal damage and arson1417.65366.67%
Anti-social behaviour89.88-11.11%
Public order65.65200.00%
Burglary34.2450.00%
Bicycle theft32.120.00%
Other theft32.12-25.00%
Shoplifting22.12-33.33%
Vehicle crime11.41-66.67%
Drugs10.710.00%
Robbery10.710.00%
Theft from the person10.710.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour925.4228.57%
Violence and sexual offences76.350.00%
Other theft44.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.820.00%
Shoplifting32.120.00%
Vehicle crime32.120.00%
Burglary22.120.00%
Public order21.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Drugs10.710.00%
Other crime10.71-50.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour77.77-12.50%
Other crime24.94100.00%
Public order21.41-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1231.06-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour88.4760.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.65-25.00%
Drugs54.240.00%
Burglary43.53-20.00%
Public order32.82-40.00%
Other theft22.12-60.00%
Possession of weapons21.410.00%
Vehicle crime11.41-66.67%
Other crime10.710.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2244.480.00%
Criminal damage and arson815.53-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour55.65-16.67%
Public order53.5366.67%
Burglary53.53400.00%
Other theft53.530.00%
Drugs53.53150.00%
Vehicle crime33.530.00%
Possession of weapons22.12100.00%
Bicycle theft11.410.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%

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 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2235.30-35.29%
Criminal damage and arson915.53-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour66.35-62.50%
Other theft54.24150.00%
Public order33.53-40.00%
Drugs22.12-33.33%
Other crime11.410.00%
Burglary10.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3457.1954.55%
Anti-social behaviour1624.00220.00%
Criminal damage and arson1211.309.09%
Public order58.47-54.55%
Vehicle crime53.53-54.55%
Drugs33.53-57.14%
Other theft22.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.41-60.00%
Other crime11.41-80.00%
Burglary10.710.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2257.19-46.34%
Vehicle crime1115.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.77-15.38%
Public order117.77120.00%
Drugs77.77-12.50%
Bicycle theft54.94150.00%
Other crime53.53150.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.53-37.50%
Other theft33.53-62.50%
Theft from the person12.12-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4165.6610.81%
Criminal damage and arson1328.95-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour89.18-20.00%
Other theft85.65100.00%
Drugs85.65-11.11%
Public order55.6525.00%
Burglary23.53-33.33%
Theft from the person21.410.00%
Bicycle theft21.410.00%
Other crime21.410.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%
Shoplifting10.710.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3764.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson1426.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour109.880.00%
Drugs97.060.00%
Vehicle crime76.350.00%
Public order44.940.00%
Other theft42.820.00%
Burglary32.820.00%
Other crime22.120.00%
Possession of weapons11.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20232
September 20233
August 20238
July 20234

A total of 113 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 20243
May 202414
April 20243
February 20246
January 20248
December 20239
November 202312
September 202311
August 202313
July 202314

A total of 40 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241
January 20243
November 20235
September 202311
July 20237

A total of 109 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202414
May 20248
April 20249
March 20247
February 20248
January 20245
December 20236
November 202316
September 20235
August 20238
July 202310

A total of 257 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.36 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202414
May 202425
April 20247
February 202412
January 202422
December 202322
November 202334
September 202322
August 202341
July 202337

A total of 25 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20245
May 20241
April 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20232
November 20233
September 20237
August 20238
July 20239

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235
September 202311
August 20235
July 20234

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20235
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20243
January 20241
November 20232
September 20235
August 20232

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
September 20231
August 20232

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Criminal damage and arson9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Drugs3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total12
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 3. John Dobbin Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Park Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Hilda Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Meadowsweet Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Rocket Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Lodge Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Valley Street North
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Montrose Street North Back
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. East Mount Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dumfries Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Montrose Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 15. Parkgate
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. North Eastern Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Brunswick Street North
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. B6279
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Freeman'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Weir Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Chesnut Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Sanderson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Green Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Swan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1