MORPETH AVENUE, DL1 2QY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 2QY

MORPETH AVENUE, DL1 2QY, Darlington has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.27 per 1,000 population. This DL1 2QY crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL1 postcode area, which has experienced 762 crimes and a crime rate of 16.03 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL1 2QY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 2QY, encompassing approximately 3828 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL1 2QY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Nightingale Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Warkworth Way with total crimes: 3
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 3

MORPETH AVENUE, DL1 2QY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 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 offences136.278.33%
Anti-social behaviour63.40-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Drugs10.520.00%
Shoplifting10.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.57140.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.130.00%
Other theft32.09200.00%
Public order30.7850.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other crime10.26-50.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

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 behaviour86.53100.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.31100.00%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Other crime20.780.00%
Public order20.52100.00%
Other theft10.520.00%

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 offences64.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57-33.33%
Vehicle crime31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.780.00%
Other theft10.520.00%
Public order10.260.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour61.570.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0114.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.09-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.5733.33%
Vehicle crime31.04-40.00%
Public order10.780.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour75.75250.00%
Violence and sexual offences71.8340.00%
Vehicle crime51.83-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson31.31-25.00%

In December 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime116.7957.14%
Violence and sexual offences52.87-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour21.04-66.67%
Other theft10.520.00%
Burglary10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%
Theft from the person10.260.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.6250.00%
Vehicle crime73.130.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.830.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.570.00%
Public order11.570.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.48-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour62.09100.00%
Shoplifting31.570.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.26-80.00%
Public order10.260.00%
Other crime10.260.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.1022.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.87-25.00%
Other theft51.57400.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.31-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.780.00%
Burglary10.520.00%
Public order10.26-66.67%
Other crime10.260.00%
Drugs10.260.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.090.00%
Public order31.570.00%
Other crime10.780.00%
Other theft10.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20246
February 20246
January 20247
December 20232
November 20236
September 20236
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 36 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20243
April 20243
February 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 20237
August 20232

A total of 96 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202412
May 20245
April 20246
February 20248
January 20247
December 20235
November 202312
September 20238
August 202311
July 20239

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
August 20231

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20233

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20244
April 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 20236
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20235
July 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Nightingale Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Warkworth Way
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Kingsway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Corbridge Crescent
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Locomotive Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Hercules Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Rockwell Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Belford Gardens
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Morpeth Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Wallington Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Beadnell Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Littlebeck Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Carnoustie Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Balmoral Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1