BIRCH ROAD, DL1 3AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 3AR

BIRCH ROAD, DL1 3AR, Darlington has recorded a total of 15 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.54 per 1,000 population. This DL1 3AR 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 3AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 3AR, encompassing approximately 1988 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL1 3AR area, explore the DL1 3AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL1 3AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakland Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Elmcroft with total crimes: 3
  • Beaumont Hill with total crimes: 1

BIRCH ROAD, DL1 3AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences77.5416.67%
Anti-social behaviour53.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.51-50.00%
Public order11.010.00%

In August 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 offences69.55-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour53.0225.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.510.00%
Other crime12.010.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.52-20.00%
Public order22.010.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In June 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 offences710.56-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour53.52150.00%
Other theft22.510.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.55166.67%
Other theft24.020.00%
Public order21.01100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.01-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.01-50.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour58.55150.00%
Shoplifting42.51100.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51100.00%
Drugs11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour24.530.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.01-60.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%
Public order10.50-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order57.54400.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.51-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.5150.00%
Drugs21.510.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1011.5766.67%
Anti-social behaviour45.03100.00%
Vehicle crime32.0150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.51-60.00%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Other theft11.010.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.06-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.0266.67%
Anti-social behaviour22.51-33.33%
Burglary21.01100.00%
Vehicle crime21.010.00%
Shoplifting21.01100.00%
Public order11.010.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.510.00%
Public order11.510.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 20247
May 20248
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 202310
November 20236
September 20238

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20242
April 20245
February 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20235
September 20233

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20244
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20242
September 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL1 3AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oakland Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Elmcroft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Beaumont Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Vernon Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Myrtle Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Holmwood Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Tempest Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1