THE LEAS, DL1 3DA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 3DA

THE LEAS, DL1 3DA, Darlington has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.27 per 1,000 population. This DL1 3DA 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 3DA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 3DA, encompassing approximately 2732 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (150.00% increase)

DL1 3DA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bowman Street with total crimes: 11
  • Longfield Road with total crimes: 6
  • Oakland Gardens with total crimes: 3

THE LEAS, DL1 3DA 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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1314.2762.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.7611.11%
Shoplifting53.66150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.8333.33%
Burglary31.460.00%
Public order21.10-33.33%
Other theft10.73-66.67%
Drugs10.370.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour911.7128.57%
Violence and sexual offences83.29-50.00%
Other theft32.9350.00%
Public order31.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.10-25.00%
Vehicle crime21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.730.00%
Drugs10.37-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1615.0023.08%
Anti-social behaviour75.86-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.5633.33%
Public order31.46200.00%
Shoplifting31.10-50.00%
Drugs21.100.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Burglary20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.730.00%
Robbery10.370.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.76150.00%
Shoplifting63.660.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.200.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Public order10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.83-33.33%
Other crime11.460.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1013.17400.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.66-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.9350.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.20-28.57%
Public order41.83100.00%
Burglary11.460.00%
Other crime10.370.00%
Drugs10.37-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.08-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.6675.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.56-20.00%
Vehicle crime41.46-42.86%
Drugs31.460.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Shoplifting20.73-50.00%
Other crime10.730.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1614.640.00%
Vehicle crime75.860.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.56150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.83-50.00%
Shoplifting41.46-42.86%
Public order21.460.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.5460.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.8633.33%
Shoplifting72.93250.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.56-66.67%
Public order20.730.00%
Other theft10.730.00%
Other crime10.370.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.2511.11%
Anti-social behaviour63.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.20100.00%
Shoplifting22.200.00%
Drugs10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.370.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Possession of weapons10.370.00%

In August 2023, 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 offences99.15-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.460.00%
Public order31.1050.00%
Shoplifting21.10-33.33%
Drugs10.730.00%
Other theft10.370.00%
Burglary10.370.00%
Vehicle crime10.37-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.440.00%
Vehicle crime46.590.00%
Shoplifting31.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.100.00%
Public order21.100.00%
Other theft10.730.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 70 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20249
May 20247
April 202410
March 20244
February 20246
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20236
August 20234
July 20233

A total of 137 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.45 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20248
May 202416
April 202413
February 20248
January 202410
December 202316
November 202316
September 202310
August 20239
July 202318

A total of 46 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
February 202410
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237
September 20232
August 20232
July 20233

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241
December 20231
August 20231

A total of 50 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20234
November 20238
September 20236
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20244
December 20237
August 20231
July 20234

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 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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
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 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL1 3DA 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. Longfield Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Oakland Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Sutcliffe Court
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Primary Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 6. Elmcroft
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Garden Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Peabody Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Windrush Grove
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 10. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Davison Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Brian Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Thompson Street West
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Ruby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Cavendish Drive
    Total1
    Drugs1