HOWICK CLOSE, DL1 2FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 2FY

HOWICK CLOSE, DL1 2FY, Darlington has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.65 per 1,000 population. This DL1 2FY 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 2FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 2FY, encompassing approximately 3762 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL1 2FY 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

HOWICK CLOSE, DL1 2FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.6522.22%
Anti-social behaviour82.92100.00%
Vehicle crime22.130.00%
Burglary20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.78-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.39-33.33%
Other crime21.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.530.00%
Public order10.530.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.65-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour63.19-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.590.00%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Shoplifting10.530.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.4485.71%
Anti-social behaviour83.460.00%
Other theft22.13100.00%
Public order20.530.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.9160.00%
Violence and sexual offences72.1340.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.86100.00%
Vehicle crime21.06-33.33%
Other crime20.530.00%
Public order20.53100.00%
Other theft10.530.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.33150.00%
Vehicle crime31.33200.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.800.00%
Other theft10.530.00%
Public order10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour20.80-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.53-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-25.00%
Vehicle crime41.59-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.0633.33%
Public order11.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.4450.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.3960.00%
Vehicle crime62.13-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.59-50.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime1510.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.9950.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.59-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour51.590.00%
Other theft41.330.00%
Burglary11.060.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.330.00%
Public order11.060.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20249
July 202412
June 202413
May 20247
April 20245
February 20249
January 20249
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20244
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20245
March 20242
February 20246
January 20248
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20246
December 202315

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20234

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL1 2FY 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. Cragwellside
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 6. Belsay Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meldon Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Beadnell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Littlebeck Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Inglewood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Ajax Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Quantock Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Furness Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Hercules Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Springwell Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1