DL1 2PL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 2PL

DL1 2PL, Darlington has recorded a total of 10 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.47 per 1,000 population. This DL1 2PL 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 2PL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 2PL, encompassing approximately 1544 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL1 2PL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Edmund Street with total crimes: 2
  • Church Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Peterhouse Close with total crimes: 1

DL1 2PL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Drugs recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Drugs36.470.00%
Public order21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-50.00%
Other theft10.65-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.65-87.50%
Burglary10.65-50.00%

In August 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 offences815.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.18150.00%
Other theft43.240.00%
Vehicle crime22.590.00%
Burglary21.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29100.00%
Other crime11.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.12100.00%
Anti-social behaviour25.18-77.78%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour915.54800.00%
Vehicle crime55.83400.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.24300.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.59-78.95%
Public order22.590.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1920.0772.73%
Drugs312.300.00%
Shoplifting21.940.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.65-80.00%
Burglary10.65-90.00%
Other theft10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.650.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.65-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1122.661000.00%
Burglary107.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.47150.00%
Vehicle crime33.240.00%
Other theft21.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.290.00%
Bicycle theft11.290.00%
Public order10.650.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.94-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.29-83.33%

In February 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 offences612.95-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour53.8866.67%
Public order33.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.94-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-60.00%
Other theft11.290.00%
Drugs10.65-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1118.7810.00%
Criminal damage and arson57.1266.67%
Vehicle crime33.24200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9450.00%
Public order31.94200.00%
Drugs21.94100.00%
Burglary21.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1014.24-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson36.47-40.00%
Other crime21.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.29100.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Other theft10.650.00%
Drugs10.650.00%
Public order10.650.00%
Vehicle crime10.65-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson58.420.00%
Vehicle crime23.240.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.650.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20233
November 20235

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
May 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 92 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 202419
April 202411
March 20241
February 20246
January 202411
December 202310
November 202313

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 202410
January 20242

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20242
June 20249
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20232

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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Edmund Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. Church Grove
    Total2
    Drugs2
  • 3. Peterhouse Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Shopping Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Stephen Court
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Richard Court
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Prescott Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Nestfield Street
    Total1
    Burglary1