EARL CLOSE, DL1 3EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 3EZ

EARL CLOSE, DL1 3EZ, Darlington has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.04 per 1,000 population. This DL1 3EZ 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 3EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 3EZ, encompassing approximately 3461 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)

DL1 3EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elmcroft with total crimes: 3
  • Muirkirk Grove with total crimes: 2
  • Furness Street with total crimes: 1

EARL CLOSE, DL1 3EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour64.0420.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.87200.00%
Burglary20.87-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour54.62150.00%
Burglary41.44300.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.16-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.870.00%
Other crime10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences94.9150.00%
Shoplifting22.60100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.58-60.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Burglary10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In June 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 offences64.6250.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.73150.00%
Other theft31.4450.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.290.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences42.60-42.86%
Other theft21.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences74.330.00%
Shoplifting42.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour30.87-25.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour42.89300.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.29-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.290.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences21.16-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.76-28.57%
Vehicle crime31.440.00%
Shoplifting20.870.00%
Other crime10.580.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-80.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.440.00%
Shoplifting20.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Other theft10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 47 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20249
June 20246
May 20244
April 20247
February 20241
January 20242
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
March 20243
February 20244
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241

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
December 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20233

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20243
May 20242
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Elmcroft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Muirkirk Grove
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 3. Furness Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hercules Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Kingsway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oakwood Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Beauly Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Tempest Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Lytham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1