DL1 2NJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 2NJ

DL1 2NJ, Darlington has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population. This DL1 2NJ 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 2NJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 2NJ, encompassing approximately 1628 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL1 2NJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wheeldale Close with total crimes: 3
  • Cragwellside with total crimes: 2
  • Church Grove with total crimes: 2

DL1 2NJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.37300.00%
Burglary32.46200.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.84-50.00%
Drugs21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.98-20.00%
Other crime22.460.00%
Other theft21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.07-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.61-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.21-61.54%
Anti-social behaviour33.0750.00%
Vehicle crime31.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8450.00%
Public order11.84-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.13116.67%
Drugs37.980.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.23100.00%
Public order21.230.00%
Possession of weapons11.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.98500.00%
Vehicle crime23.680.00%
Burglary21.230.00%
Bicycle theft11.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.610.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.61-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.37-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.46-25.00%
Public order31.8450.00%
Vehicle crime11.84-50.00%
Other theft10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.05100.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.91300.00%
Vehicle crime22.460.00%
Public order21.23100.00%
Burglary21.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.37-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.460.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.23-75.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.460.00%
Burglary11.230.00%
Shoplifting10.610.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
April 20242
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 202413
April 20246
March 20241
February 20244
January 20248
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
February 20243
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wheeldale Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 2. Cragwellside
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Church Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 4. Littlebeck Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Inglewood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Peterhouse Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Prescott Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nestfield Street
    Total1
    Burglary1