APPLEBY CLOSE, DL1 4AJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 4AJ

APPLEBY CLOSE, DL1 4AJ, Darlington has recorded a total of 109 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 26.63 per 1,000 population. This DL1 4AJ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL1 postcode area, which has experienced 714 crimes and a crime rate of 15.02 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL1 4AJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 4AJ, encompassing approximately 4093 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (2.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Drugs: (14) incidents (366.67% increase)

DL1 4AJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 23
  • Wesley Street with total crimes: 7
  • Park Street with total crimes: 7

APPLEBY CLOSE, DL1 4AJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3926.632.63%
Anti-social behaviour209.53-9.09%
Drugs144.89366.67%
Other theft93.42125.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.20-60.87%
Public order82.20-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.950.00%
Other crime30.73-40.00%
Burglary10.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.24-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3827.8522.58%
Criminal damage and arson239.28187.50%
Anti-social behaviour225.62-4.35%
Public order105.3766.67%
Other crime52.44400.00%
Other theft41.22-42.86%
Shoplifting30.98-57.14%
Drugs30.73-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.730.00%
Vehicle crime20.490.00%
Burglary10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.21-31.11%
Anti-social behaviour237.570.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.62-52.94%
Other theft71.95600.00%
Shoplifting71.710.00%
Public order61.71-33.33%
Drugs41.4733.33%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Theft from the person20.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Burglary10.24-85.71%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4529.3155.17%
Anti-social behaviour2310.9976.92%
Criminal damage and arson175.62183.33%
Public order94.1512.50%
Burglary72.2016.67%
Shoplifting71.71-41.67%
Vehicle crime51.7166.67%
Drugs31.2250.00%
Theft from the person20.73100.00%
Other theft10.49-87.50%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2922.472800.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.08-43.48%
Shoplifting123.180.00%
Other theft82.930.00%
Public order81.95166.67%
Criminal damage and arson61.950.00%
Burglary61.470.00%
Vehicle crime31.470.00%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Drugs20.490.00%
Other crime20.49100.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour236.84187.50%
Public order35.62-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.73-97.06%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3421.019.68%
Criminal damage and arson118.31-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour82.69-27.27%
Shoplifting61.95100.00%
Burglary51.470.00%
Vehicle crime51.220.00%
Public order51.22-28.57%
Other theft41.22-33.33%
Drugs40.98-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Robbery10.490.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.25-48.33%
Criminal damage and arson147.577.69%
Anti-social behaviour113.42-38.89%
Public order72.690.00%
Other theft61.71-33.33%
Drugs61.47100.00%
Burglary51.47400.00%
Shoplifting31.22-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6031.0250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1814.6650.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.40-23.53%
Other theft93.180.00%
Shoplifting92.2050.00%
Public order72.200.00%
Drugs31.71-25.00%
Robbery20.73100.00%
Vehicle crime20.49-60.00%
Other crime20.49-33.33%
Burglary10.49-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4026.6337.93%
Criminal damage and arson179.7730.77%
Anti-social behaviour124.15-20.00%
Other theft92.9312.50%
Public order72.20-30.00%
Shoplifting61.71200.00%
Vehicle crime51.4725.00%
Drugs41.22-50.00%
Bicycle theft30.980.00%
Other crime30.73-57.14%
Burglary20.73-33.33%
Robbery10.490.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2924.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson133.660.00%
Public order103.180.00%
Other theft82.440.00%
Drugs81.950.00%
Other crime71.950.00%
Vehicle crime41.710.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Shoplifting20.730.00%
Possession of weapons10.490.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20247
April 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 51 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20243
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20234
September 20238

A total of 377 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.27 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202439
July 202438
June 202431
May 202445
April 202429
March 20241
February 202434
January 202431
December 202360
November 202340
September 202329

A total of 188 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202420
July 202422
June 202423
May 202423
April 202413
March 202423
February 20248
January 202411
December 202318
November 202312
September 202315

A total of 65 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20244
June 20247
May 20241
April 20248
February 20244
January 20246
December 20239
November 20239
September 20238

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 26 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20245
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
September 20237

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20249
April 20248
March 20243
February 20245
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
September 202310

A total of 131 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 13.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202423
June 20248
May 202417
April 20246
February 202411
January 202414
December 202313
November 202317
September 202313

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20247
May 20247
April 202412
February 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
September 20232

A total of 29 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL1 4AJ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total23
    Drugs9
    Public order4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Wesley Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Park Street
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Lewes Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 5. Huntley Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Backhouse Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Park Place
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 9. Falmer Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Rocket Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 11. Belgrave Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Leonard Street
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Rydal Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Eastbourne Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Dickinson Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Lawrence Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Parkgate
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pensbury Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 19. Nelson Terrace
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Windermere Court
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 21. Neasham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. B6280
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Telford Drive
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 24. Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. St John'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. King William Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Appleby Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Thomas Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Brunton Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1