MERTON CLOSE, DL1 2YD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 2YD

MERTON CLOSE, DL1 2YD, Darlington has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.90 per 1,000 population. This DL1 2YD 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 2YD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 2YD, encompassing approximately 3417 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)

DL1 2YD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowman Street with total crimes: 11
  • Kingsway with total crimes: 3
  • Primary Close with total crimes: 3

MERTON CLOSE, DL1 2YD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.6350.00%
Shoplifting51.76400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Drugs20.88100.00%
Burglary10.590.00%
Public order10.29-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.1528.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.63-42.86%
Public order31.1750.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Shoplifting10.59-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.290.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.9016.67%
Anti-social behaviour72.0575.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.050.00%
Shoplifting30.8850.00%
Public order20.880.00%
Burglary20.590.00%
Other theft10.590.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Robbery10.290.00%

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 offences64.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.76-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.170.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.46-16.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting87.61300.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.3450.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.76100.00%
Public order31.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-40.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-75.00%
Drugs10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.27-54.55%
Vehicle crime41.46100.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Drugs10.590.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.15-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour23.22-60.00%
Shoplifting20.59-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.59-83.33%
Burglary10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.5150.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.7625.00%
Shoplifting51.4625.00%
Burglary11.460.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.15-33.33%
Shoplifting41.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.17300.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.17300.00%
Bicycle theft11.170.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.97-18.18%
Vehicle crime32.630.00%
Public order20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.59-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-75.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.900.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.170.00%
Vehicle crime31.170.00%
Other theft20.880.00%
Shoplifting20.590.00%
Public order10.590.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20248
January 20242
December 20232
November 20235
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 88 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 20249
May 20247
April 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 202311
November 202312
September 20236
August 20239
July 202311

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20247
April 20244
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
September 20234
August 20231
July 20234

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20243
December 20231
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 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 15 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
August 20233
July 20233

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

MonthCount
December 20231

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Bowman Street
    Total11
    Shoplifting4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Kingsway
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Primary Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 4. Locomotive Street
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Hercules Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. Peabody Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Davison Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Brian Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Ruby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Cavendish Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1