DEVONSHIRE ROAD, DL1 2LE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 2LE

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, DL1 2LE, Darlington has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.70 per 1,000 population. This DL1 2LE 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 2LE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 2LE, encompassing approximately 2466 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DL1 2LE Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheeldale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Riverside Way with total crimes: 3
  • Church Grove with total crimes: 2

DEVONSHIRE ROAD, DL1 2LE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences77.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.84-37.50%
Drugs32.03200.00%
Burglary31.22200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-80.00%

In August 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 behaviour813.78166.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.2416.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.84150.00%
Other crime32.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.22200.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Shoplifting21.22100.00%
Other theft10.810.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Burglary10.410.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.890.00%
Public order32.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.22100.00%
Drugs10.810.00%
Shoplifting10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.08-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour52.4325.00%
Shoplifting22.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-87.50%
Other theft10.410.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.38100.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.68300.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2433.33%
Shoplifting41.620.00%
Public order31.620.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.730.00%
Shoplifting42.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.62-25.00%
Other theft31.220.00%
Public order31.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.220.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.62-55.56%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1413.78-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour95.68125.00%
Shoplifting43.6533.33%
Public order31.62-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.22-80.00%
Other crime10.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.41-80.00%
Burglary10.41-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1618.2477.78%
Vehicle crime56.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.03-28.57%
Public order42.03300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.62-60.00%
Burglary41.62300.00%
Shoplifting31.620.00%
Other theft21.22-50.00%
Other crime20.810.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1015.81233.33%
Violence and sexual offences94.05-43.75%
Criminal damage and arson73.6540.00%
Vehicle crime52.84400.00%
Other theft42.030.00%
Burglary11.620.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson56.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.030.00%
Shoplifting11.220.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20244
April 20243
March 20244
February 20249
January 20244
December 202310
November 20233

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 202414
April 20247
February 202414
January 202416
December 20239
November 202316

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20241
May 20248
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
December 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 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
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234

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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Wheeldale Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Riverside Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Church Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Blackett Road
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 5. Littlebeck Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Westgarth Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Wolsingham Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Nestfield Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 9. Sussex Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Springwell Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Gloucester Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Throstlenest Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1