MELVILLE STREET, DL1 1UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 1UH

MELVILLE STREET, DL1 1UH, Darlington has recorded a total of 84 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 195.81 per 1,000 population. This DL1 1UH 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 1UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 1UH, encompassing approximately 428 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (34) incidents (112.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)

DL1 1UH Crime Hotspots

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

  • John Dobbin Road with total crimes: 8
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 7
  • High Northgate with total crimes: 5

MELVILLE STREET, DL1 1UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34195.81112.50%
Anti-social behaviour1479.260.00%
Public order832.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson518.65-37.50%
Shoplifting511.66-80.77%
Burglary411.66-33.33%
Drugs49.320.00%
Vehicle crime49.32-42.86%
Other theft39.3250.00%
Theft from the person26.99100.00%
Robbery14.660.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting26212.1318.18%
Violence and sexual offences1660.6133.33%
Anti-social behaviour1437.30-26.32%
Criminal damage and arson832.64300.00%
Vehicle crime718.6516.67%
Burglary616.32500.00%
Public order613.9920.00%
Drugs413.990.00%
Other theft29.32-50.00%
Theft from the person14.660.00%
Other crime12.33-50.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting22181.83-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour1951.28-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences1244.29-45.45%
Vehicle crime627.9720.00%
Public order513.9966.67%
Other theft411.66-33.33%
Drugs49.32100.00%
Other crime29.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.66-60.00%
Burglary14.66-83.33%
Possession of weapons12.33-50.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting24226.12118.18%
Violence and sexual offences2255.954.76%
Anti-social behaviour2151.2861.54%
Other theft648.9520.00%
Burglary613.99-45.45%
Vehicle crime513.99-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson511.660.00%
Public order311.66-50.00%
Possession of weapons26.990.00%
Drugs24.660.00%
Bicycle theft14.660.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21193.482000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1348.958.33%
Burglary1130.300.00%
Shoplifting1125.640.00%
Vehicle crime725.640.00%
Public order616.320.00%
Other theft513.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson511.66150.00%
Other crime311.660.00%
Bicycle theft16.990.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1234.97100.00%
Criminal damage and arson227.97-71.43%
Violence and sexual offences14.66-92.86%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences14153.85-17.65%
Shoplifting1432.64-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson732.64-30.00%
Vehicle crime716.32-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour616.32-40.00%
Burglary513.99-16.67%
Other theft311.66-25.00%
Drugs36.99200.00%
Public order36.990.00%
Theft from the person26.990.00%
Bicycle theft14.660.00%
Robbery12.33-50.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting21202.8161.54%
Violence and sexual offences1748.95-22.73%
Anti-social behaviour1039.63-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson1023.31-9.09%
Vehicle crime1023.31233.33%
Burglary623.3120.00%
Other theft413.99100.00%
Public order39.320.00%
Robbery26.990.00%
Other crime24.660.00%
Possession of weapons14.660.00%
Drugs12.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences22174.8346.67%
Shoplifting1351.28-43.48%
Anti-social behaviour1130.30-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson1125.6457.14%
Burglary525.64150.00%
Vehicle crime311.66-40.00%
Public order36.9950.00%
Other theft26.99-60.00%
Bicycle theft24.66100.00%
Theft from the person24.66100.00%
Possession of weapons14.660.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting23184.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour1653.620.00%
Violence and sexual offences1537.301400.00%
Criminal damage and arson734.970.00%
Other theft516.320.00%
Vehicle crime511.660.00%
Burglary211.660.00%
Public order24.660.00%
Bicycle theft14.660.00%
Theft from the person12.330.00%
Drugs12.330.00%
Other crime12.330.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences12.33-94.12%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting17174.830.00%
Violence and sexual offences1739.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour1439.630.00%
Other theft832.640.00%
Public order718.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson416.320.00%
Vehicle crime39.320.00%
Burglary26.990.00%
Drugs24.660.00%
Bicycle theft14.660.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 150 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202414
June 202419
May 202421
April 202413
March 202412
February 20246
January 202410
December 202311
November 202316
September 202314

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20246
April 20245
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
September 20238

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202434
July 202416
June 202412
May 202422
April 202421
March 20241
February 202414
January 202417
December 202322
November 202315
October 20231
September 202317

A total of 48 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20246
April 202411
February 20245
January 20246
December 20235
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 46 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20246
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20233
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
February 20243
January 20241
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20242
February 20247
January 202410
December 202311
November 20237
September 20234

A total of 176 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 202426
June 202422
May 202424
April 202411
February 202414
January 202421
December 202313
November 202323
September 202317

A total of 57 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20246
May 20245
April 20247
February 20247
January 202410
December 20233
November 20235
September 20233

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 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
April 20243
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. John Dobbin Road
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. Arthur Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. High Northgate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Ann'S Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. A167
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 6. Barningham Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Kitchener Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Marburn Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 9. Albert Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 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. Chelmsford Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Shopping Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Havelock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Widdowfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Barron Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Elmfield Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Easson Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Oxford Street
    Total2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Elmfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
  • 23. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Mcnay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. George Short Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Surtees Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Harcourt Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Drury Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 29. Pendower Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Marshall Street
    Total1
    Public order1