MELDON CLOSE, DL1 2BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 2BB

MELDON CLOSE, DL1 2BB, Darlington has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.95 per 1,000 population. This DL1 2BB 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 2BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 2BB, encompassing approximately 3144 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL1 2BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallington Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Rockwell Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Wheeldale Close with total crimes: 3

MELDON CLOSE, DL1 2BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.18-14.29%
Vehicle crime31.910.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Bicycle theft10.950.00%
Other theft10.320.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.180.00%
Burglary32.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95200.00%
Other crime30.950.00%
Public order20.95100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.0025.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.18-12.50%
Vehicle crime22.23100.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour87.3133.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.5414.29%
Other theft22.540.00%
Public order20.64-33.33%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Drugs10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.2350.00%
Public order31.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.950.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.64100.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.2333.33%
Public order31.270.00%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.27-25.00%
Vehicle crime10.95-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.3110.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.50-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.270.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-71.43%
Burglary10.64-50.00%
Public order10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.54400.00%
Vehicle crime73.18-58.82%
Anti-social behaviour52.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.59-60.00%
Public order21.270.00%
Burglary20.640.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1712.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.41900.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.18400.00%
Other theft41.590.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.27-77.78%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.770.00%
Public order22.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20247
December 202317

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
December 20234

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 202410
June 20248
May 20247
April 20247
February 202411
January 202410
December 20232
November 20239

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 20246
April 20244
March 20243
February 20244
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 17 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL1 2BB postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Wallington Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Rockwell Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Wheeldale Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Riverside Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Fryer Crescent
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Bishop Close
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cragwellside
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 8. Welbeck Avenue
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 9. Belsay Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Meldon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Beadnell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Littlebeck Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Springwell Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1