BENSHAM ROAD, DL1 3DF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 3DF

BENSHAM ROAD, DL1 3DF, Darlington has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.63 per 1,000 population. This DL1 3DF 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 3DF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 3DF, encompassing approximately 2906 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DL1 3DF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakland Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Primary Close with total crimes: 4
  • Elmcroft with total crimes: 3

BENSHAM ROAD, DL1 3DF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.6337.50%
Anti-social behaviour93.7950.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.10-40.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Shoplifting11.030.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In August 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 offences810.32-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.75-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.0625.00%
Burglary41.7233.33%
Public order31.38200.00%
Other crime21.030.00%
Vehicle crime10.690.00%
Other theft10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1212.3933.33%
Anti-social behaviour94.1328.57%
Shoplifting53.10150.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.7233.33%
Burglary31.380.00%
Public order11.03-66.67%
Other theft10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences911.01-43.75%
Anti-social behaviour73.1016.67%
Other theft42.41100.00%
Public order31.3850.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.030.00%
Vehicle crime21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.69-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.34-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1613.0845.45%
Anti-social behaviour65.51-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.0650.00%
Shoplifting31.03-50.00%
Drugs21.03100.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1111.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.79125.00%
Shoplifting63.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.060.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Public order10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

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 behaviour41.72-33.33%
Other crime11.380.00%

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
Shoplifting1011.36400.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.44-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.75100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.06-16.67%
Public order31.7250.00%
Drugs11.03-66.67%

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 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.32-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson63.4450.00%
Vehicle crime42.06-42.86%
Drugs31.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.03-40.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.69-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1714.1113.33%
Vehicle crime75.850.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.4166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-42.86%
Shoplifting41.38-42.86%
Public order21.38100.00%
Burglary10.690.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1512.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson75.160.00%
Shoplifting72.410.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.410.00%
Public order11.030.00%
Other theft10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 117 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.70 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
July 202412
June 20249
May 202416
April 202411
February 20248
January 202410
December 202317
November 202315

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 20249
June 20247
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20245
January 20246
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
February 202410
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
May 20242
December 20231

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20244
December 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
November 20231

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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

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 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery 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 3DF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oakland Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Primary Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other crime1
  • 3. Elmcroft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Dublin Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakwood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Vernon Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Myrtle Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Holmwood Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Tempest Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Lytham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Bowman Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Lowson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Fulford Place
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Peabody Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Ruby Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1