DL1 2UH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 2UH

DL1 2UH, Darlington has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.04 per 1,000 population. This DL1 2UH 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 2UH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 2UH, encompassing approximately 2322 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Drugs: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL1 2UH 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

DL1 2UH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.0428.57%
Anti-social behaviour53.87-37.50%
Drugs32.150.00%
Burglary31.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.29-80.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.07166.67%
Violence and sexual offences73.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.01150.00%
Burglary32.150.00%
Vehicle crime31.2950.00%
Public order31.290.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Other theft20.860.00%
Shoplifting20.86100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.18-12.50%
Public order33.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.29-40.00%
Vehicle crime21.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.86-33.33%
Drugs10.860.00%
Shoplifting10.43-50.00%

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 offences89.47-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour53.4466.67%
Vehicle crime42.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.72-62.50%
Shoplifting21.29-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.22100.00%
Criminal damage and arson87.75300.00%
Shoplifting43.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.7250.00%
Public order31.2950.00%
Drugs31.290.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.76800.00%
Shoplifting43.870.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Vehicle crime21.290.00%
Public order20.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.86-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.860.00%
Other crime10.860.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.15-60.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.72-92.86%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.50-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour106.03150.00%
Shoplifting44.3033.33%
Public order31.72-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.29-60.00%
Other crime10.86-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.43-80.00%
Burglary10.43-75.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1820.23100.00%
Vehicle crime57.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15-37.50%
Public order42.15300.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.72-55.56%
Burglary41.72300.00%
Shoplifting31.720.00%
Other theft21.29-50.00%
Other crime20.86100.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour917.22200.00%
Violence and sexual offences93.87-55.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.8733.33%
Vehicle crime53.44400.00%
Other theft42.150.00%
Other crime11.720.00%
Burglary10.430.00%
Drugs10.430.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Public order10.430.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences2013.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson68.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.580.00%
Shoplifting11.290.00%
Bicycle theft10.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.430.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
March 20244
February 202410
January 20244
December 20239
November 20233

A total of 120 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.91 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 20248
May 202418
April 20249
March 20241
February 202414
January 202418
December 20239
November 202320

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20243
May 20248
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20238
November 20236

A total of 8 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
July 20241
May 20243
December 20231

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20243
January 20242
December 20234

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 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

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20231

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20243
January 20244
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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 2UH 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. Littlebeck Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Springwell Terrace
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Devonshire Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Gloucester Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Throstlenest Avenue
    Total1
    Drugs1