BRIGHTON ROAD, DL1 4AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 4AR

BRIGHTON ROAD, DL1 4AR, Darlington has recorded a total of 73 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.49 per 1,000 population. This DL1 4AR 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 4AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 4AR, encompassing approximately 4427 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (21.74% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (-10.00% decrease)

DL1 4AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Street with total crimes: 7
  • Mickleton Close with total crimes: 5
  • Louisa Street with total crimes: 4

BRIGHTON ROAD, DL1 4AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2816.4921.74%
Anti-social behaviour176.3221.43%
Criminal damage and arson93.84-10.00%
Public order72.03133.33%
Other theft31.58-40.00%
Other crime30.68200.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Bicycle theft10.45-50.00%
Burglary10.230.00%
Theft from the person10.23-50.00%
Shoplifting10.23-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.68-23.33%
Anti-social behaviour145.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.16-16.67%
Other theft52.26400.00%
Public order31.13-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.680.00%
Theft from the person20.45100.00%
Shoplifting20.45-50.00%
Burglary10.45-87.50%
Other crime10.230.00%
Robbery10.230.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3018.9736.36%
Anti-social behaviour146.7875.00%
Criminal damage and arson123.16100.00%
Burglary82.7160.00%
Public order51.8166.67%
Vehicle crime51.130.00%
Shoplifting41.13-55.56%
Drugs20.90100.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.23-50.00%
Other theft10.23-83.33%
Theft from the person10.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.362100.00%
Shoplifting94.970.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.810.00%
Other theft61.360.00%
Vehicle crime51.36400.00%
Burglary51.130.00%
Public order31.13200.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour164.29128.57%
Violence and sexual offences13.61-95.83%
Vehicle crime10.23-80.00%
Public order10.23-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2413.33-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson125.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.71-30.00%
Vehicle crime51.58150.00%
Other theft31.130.00%
Shoplifting30.6850.00%
Burglary20.680.00%
Public order20.45-50.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2714.23-27.03%
Anti-social behaviour106.10-54.55%
Criminal damage and arson92.26-40.00%
Public order42.03-20.00%
Other theft30.90-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Drugs20.450.00%
Shoplifting20.45-33.33%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%
Bicycle theft10.230.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.4660.87%
Anti-social behaviour228.36144.44%
Criminal damage and arson154.9736.36%
Other theft63.39-40.00%
Public order51.36150.00%
Burglary31.1350.00%
Shoplifting30.68-40.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.23-66.67%
Other crime10.23-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.23-83.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2317.17-20.69%
Criminal damage and arson115.1922.22%
Other theft102.4866.67%
Anti-social behaviour92.26-47.06%
Vehicle crime62.0350.00%
Shoplifting51.36400.00%
Bicycle theft31.130.00%
Public order20.68-75.00%
Drugs20.45100.00%
Burglary20.45-33.33%
Other crime20.45-60.00%
Robbery10.450.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2918.97-6.45%
Anti-social behaviour176.5541.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.8480.00%
Public order82.030.00%
Other theft61.81100.00%
Other crime51.3625.00%
Vehicle crime41.13-55.56%
Burglary30.90-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Drugs10.230.00%
Shoplifting10.23-90.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.683.33%
Anti-social behaviour127.009.09%
Shoplifting102.71233.33%
Vehicle crime92.2650.00%
Public order82.03166.67%
Burglary61.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.36-28.57%
Bicycle theft41.130.00%
Other crime40.90300.00%
Other theft30.900.00%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Drugs10.450.00%
Robbery10.230.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour116.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.480.00%
Vehicle crime61.580.00%
Public order31.360.00%
Burglary30.680.00%
Other theft30.680.00%
Shoplifting30.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Other crime10.230.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 105 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412
April 20246
February 202412
January 20249
December 202315
November 202311
September 20239
August 20235
July 20237

A total of 157 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202414
May 202414
April 20248
March 202416
February 20247
January 202410
December 202322
November 20239
September 202317
August 202312
July 202311

A total of 305 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202428
June 202423
May 202430
April 202422
March 20241
February 202424
January 202427
December 202337
November 202323
September 202329
August 202331
July 202330

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
August 20234

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
May 20245
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20242
December 20231
November 20236
September 20234
August 20239
July 20236

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20235
November 20232
September 20238
August 20238
July 20233

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20245
May 20241
April 20246
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 202310
September 20236
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20248
April 20245
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233
August 20236
July 20233

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 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 20241
August 20232

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20235
August 20234
July 20231

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
September 20231
August 202310
July 20233

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wesley Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Mickleton Close
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 3. Louisa Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St John'S Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 5. Supermarket
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Eastbourne Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 7. Kay Grove
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Milton Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Pease Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 10. Lawrence Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stanley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 12. Rocket Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pattison Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Keats Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B6280
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Dickinson Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Pensbury Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Brunton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Thirlmere Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Skeeby Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Falmer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Rydal Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Green Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. King William Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Belgrave Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Lewes Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Parking Area
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 30. Windermere Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1