DORSET DRIVE, DL1 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 2LH

DORSET DRIVE, DL1 2LH, Darlington has recorded a total of 20 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.02 per 1,000 population. This DL1 2LH 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 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 2LH, encompassing approximately 2217 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL1 2LH area, explore the DL1 2LH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL1 2LH 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

DORSET DRIVE, DL1 2LH 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 offences79.0240.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.16-44.44%
Drugs32.250.00%
Burglary31.35-25.00%
Public order11.35-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.45-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.33200.00%
Violence and sexual offences54.06-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.25150.00%
Burglary42.250.00%
Vehicle crime31.8050.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Shoplifting20.90100.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

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 offences67.67-25.00%
Public order32.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.35-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.35-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson20.90-33.33%
Shoplifting10.90-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.47-46.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.61150.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.35200.00%
Shoplifting21.35-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.0887.50%
Criminal damage and arson66.76200.00%
Shoplifting42.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.800.00%
Vehicle crime10.90-50.00%
Public order10.45-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.27700.00%
Shoplifting43.610.00%
Public order31.800.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Vehicle crime21.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.90-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.900.00%
Other crime10.900.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour52.71-44.44%
Violence and sexual offences12.25-91.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1214.88-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.41125.00%
Shoplifting44.0633.33%
Public order31.80-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-66.67%
Other crime10.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-66.67%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2021.20122.22%
Criminal damage and arson69.02-14.29%
Public order52.71400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.25-50.00%
Vehicle crime31.800.00%
Shoplifting31.350.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Other crime20.900.00%
Burglary20.90100.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences914.43-52.63%
Anti-social behaviour84.06166.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.6140.00%
Vehicle crime33.16200.00%
Burglary11.350.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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 offences1913.5346.15%
Criminal damage and arson58.5725.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.2550.00%
Shoplifting11.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1311.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.860.00%
Public order21.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.900.00%
Shoplifting10.900.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Vehicle crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 57 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20245
February 20249
January 20244
December 20238
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 22 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
May 20241
April 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 20248
May 202415
April 20248
March 20241
February 202412
January 202420
December 20239
November 202319
September 202313

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20246
April 20242
February 20242
January 20246
December 20237
November 20235
September 20234

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
December 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 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 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 2LH 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. Shelley Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. St James Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Prescott Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westgarth Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Wolsingham Terrace
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Nestfield Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Sussex Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Gloucester Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Throstlenest Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1