AJAX STREET, DL1 2QW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 2QW

AJAX STREET, DL1 2QW, Darlington has recorded a total of 18 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.99 per 1,000 population. This DL1 2QW 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 2QW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 2QW, encompassing approximately 3607 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-54.55% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL1 2QW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wallington Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Cragwellside with total crimes: 2
  • Muirkirk Grove with total crimes: 2

AJAX STREET, DL1 2QW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.99-54.55%
Anti-social behaviour51.3966.67%
Burglary41.390.00%
Vehicle crime21.110.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.28-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.54-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour33.05-40.00%
Other crime30.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.83100.00%
Public order10.550.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.60-16.67%
Vehicle crime21.390.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences137.76160.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.60-25.00%
Other theft31.66200.00%
Public order30.8350.00%
Burglary10.830.00%
Other crime10.28-50.00%
Drugs10.280.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour86.65100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.22-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.39100.00%
Vehicle crime21.11-50.00%
Other crime20.550.00%
Public order20.55100.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.66-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.110.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.110.00%
Other theft10.550.00%
Public order10.280.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour61.660.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour66.1020.00%
Violence and sexual offences61.66-14.29%
Vehicle crime41.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.11100.00%
Public order11.110.00%
Other theft10.280.00%

In January 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 offences74.9916.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.94150.00%
Vehicle crime41.39-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.11-50.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime106.93400.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.77-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.66-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour21.11-66.67%
Other theft10.550.00%
Burglary10.280.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.940.00%
Vehicle crime21.660.00%
Public order10.550.00%
Other crime10.280.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202411
July 202413
June 202413
May 20245
April 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20236
November 20237

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
July 20245
June 20246
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20245
December 20232
November 20236

A total of 30 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20232

A total of 10 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Wallington Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 2. Cragwellside
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Muirkirk Grove
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 4. Belsay Walk
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Beadnell Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Littlebeck Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Inglewood Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Ajax Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Quantock Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Furness Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Hercules Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1