DL1 2BJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 2BJ

DL1 2BJ, Darlington has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.09 per 1,000 population. This DL1 2BJ 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 2BJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 2BJ, encompassing approximately 1921 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DL1 2BJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Church Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Gloucester Place with total crimes: 4
  • Shelley Road with total crimes: 2

DL1 2BJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.09700.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.1625.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.60400.00%
Public order32.6050.00%
Burglary21.560.00%
Shoplifting21.04100.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.20-66.67%
Public order22.080.00%
Shoplifting11.04-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.52-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.52-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.8920.00%
Anti-social behaviour36.2550.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-66.67%
Shoplifting21.04-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.4966.67%
Criminal damage and arson65.20500.00%
Shoplifting43.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.080.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Public order10.52-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.890.00%
Shoplifting43.120.00%
Public order22.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-60.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Other crime11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.60-37.50%

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 offences1217.18-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour86.25300.00%
Shoplifting44.1633.33%
Public order32.08-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.56-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%
Other crime11.04-50.00%
Burglary10.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.2663.64%
Criminal damage and arson49.37-42.86%
Public order42.08100.00%
Shoplifting32.080.00%
Other theft21.56100.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-66.67%
Vehicle crime21.040.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.66-42.11%
Criminal damage and arson75.7340.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.64200.00%
Public order23.120.00%
Vehicle crime21.04100.00%
Burglary11.040.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1915.61111.11%
Criminal damage and arson59.89150.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.600.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Bicycle theft10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%
Drugs10.520.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.680.00%
Shoplifting11.040.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.520.00%
Other crime10.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.520.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
May 202410
April 20246
February 202412
January 202418
December 202311
November 202319
September 20239

A total of 39 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20248
January 20242
December 20236
November 20232

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20246
April 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Church Grove
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Gloucester Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. Shelley Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Barton Street
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 5. Rookhope Court
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Haughton Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Blackett Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Throstlenest Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 9. Frosterley Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 10. Ayresome Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Byron Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Westgarth Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Alexander Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dorset Drive
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Sussex Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1