DL1 2JQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 2JQ

DL1 2JQ, Darlington has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 61.98 per 1,000 population. This DL1 2JQ 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 2JQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 2JQ, encompassing approximately 1097 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (57.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-65.38% decrease)

DL1 2JQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Street with total crimes: 21
  • Havelock Street with total crimes: 4
  • Katherine Street with total crimes: 4

DL1 2JQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2261.9857.14%
Anti-social behaviour1420.05-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences912.76-65.38%
Public order78.2075.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.3866.67%
Other theft54.56-37.50%
Drugs34.56-25.00%
Vehicle crime22.730.00%
Burglary11.82-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2672.01188.89%
Anti-social behaviour1623.7060.00%
Shoplifting1414.58-12.50%
Other theft812.76300.00%
Public order47.2933.33%
Drugs43.65100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.6550.00%
Burglary22.730.00%
Vehicle crime21.82100.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1644.6723.08%
Anti-social behaviour1014.58-37.50%
Violence and sexual offences99.1228.57%
Public order38.2050.00%
Drugs22.730.00%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-33.33%
Other theft21.82-66.67%
Theft from the person11.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.91-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.910.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1647.406.67%
Shoplifting1314.58-23.53%
Violence and sexual offences711.85-58.82%
Other theft66.38-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson35.470.00%
Vehicle crime22.73-50.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Other crime21.820.00%
Burglary11.82-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1770.1913.33%
Shoplifting1715.5070.00%
Anti-social behaviour1515.500.00%
Other theft813.670.00%
Burglary87.29-50.00%
Vehicle crime47.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.65-50.00%
Public order22.730.00%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%
Robbery10.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%

In April 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1671.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour1514.5850.00%
Violence and sexual offences1513.671400.00%
Shoplifting1013.670.00%
Other theft89.12700.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.290.00%
Vehicle crime45.470.00%
Public order23.650.00%
Bicycle theft11.820.00%
Other crime10.910.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1010.9466.67%
Violence and sexual offences19.12-83.33%
Other theft10.91-75.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting739.20-36.36%
Violence and sexual offences66.38-40.00%
Vehicle crime65.47-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour65.47-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.47-63.64%
Other theft43.6533.33%
Public order33.65-25.00%
Drugs32.7350.00%
Bicycle theft22.730.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Burglary10.91-66.67%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1261.07140.00%
Criminal damage and arson1110.9422.22%
Shoplifting1110.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences1010.03-50.00%
Vehicle crime99.12350.00%
Public order48.20300.00%
Other theft33.65-25.00%
Burglary32.73200.00%
Drugs22.730.00%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2054.6925.00%
Shoplifting1118.23-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson910.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour58.20-37.50%
Other theft44.56-60.00%
Drugs23.650.00%
Vehicle crime21.82-60.00%
Theft from the person21.820.00%
Possession of weapons11.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.910.00%
Burglary10.910.00%
Public order10.910.00%
Robbery10.910.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1659.251500.00%
Shoplifting1614.580.00%
Other theft1014.580.00%
Anti-social behaviour89.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson67.290.00%
Vehicle crime55.470.00%
Drugs24.560.00%
Burglary11.820.00%
Public order10.910.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.91-94.44%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1861.070.00%
Anti-social behaviour1516.410.00%
Shoplifting1313.670.00%
Public order811.850.00%
Other theft57.290.00%
Drugs34.560.00%
Burglary22.730.00%
Other crime11.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.910.00%
Vehicle crime10.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 142 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202416
July 202410
June 202416
May 202415
April 202415
March 202410
February 20246
January 202412
December 20235
November 20238
September 202315

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20246
February 20244
January 202411
December 20239
November 20236
September 20231

A total of 155 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202426
July 20249
June 20247
May 202417
April 202415
March 20241
February 20246
January 202410
December 202320
November 202316
October 20231
September 202318

A total of 64 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20248
April 20248
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 202310
September 20235

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20238

A total of 150 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.64 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202414
July 202416
June 202413
May 202417
April 202410
February 20247
January 202411
December 202311
November 202316
September 202313

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20246
January 20249
December 20232
November 20235
September 20231

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 202416
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Charles Street
    Total21
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Havelock Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Katherine Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 4. John Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 5. Marburn Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Shildon Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Westbrook Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Wales Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Lambton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. A167
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Albert Road
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 13. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Hopetown Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 17. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. St Paul'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. High Northgate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 22. Arthur Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. George Short Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Stephen Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Richard Court
    Total1
    Public order1