DL1 4EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 4EF

DL1 4EF, Darlington has recorded a total of 68 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.20 per 1,000 population. This DL1 4EF 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 4EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 4EF, encompassing approximately 4196 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (72.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)

DL1 4EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Wesley Street with total crimes: 7
  • Louisa Street with total crimes: 4
  • Trevithick Close with total crimes: 4

DL1 4EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3116.2072.22%
Anti-social behaviour157.397.14%
Public order83.57300.00%
Criminal damage and arson71.91-12.50%
Other theft31.6750.00%
Bicycle theft10.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1812.39-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour144.2975.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.34-20.00%
Other theft21.91-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.48100.00%
Public order20.48-33.33%
Shoplifting20.48-50.00%
Other crime10.480.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3016.9276.47%
Criminal damage and arson107.1525.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.3814.29%
Burglary71.9175.00%
Shoplifting41.67-55.56%
Other theft30.95-57.14%
Public order30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.48-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.010.00%
Shoplifting94.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.91-58.82%
Other theft71.670.00%
Burglary41.670.00%
Vehicle crime40.95300.00%
Public order20.950.00%
Drugs20.480.00%
Possession of weapons20.480.00%
Other crime10.480.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour174.29183.33%
Vehicle crime14.05-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2312.8715.00%
Criminal damage and arson95.48-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour62.14-45.45%
Vehicle crime41.4333.33%
Other theft30.950.00%
Shoplifting30.7150.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Robbery20.480.00%
Public order20.48-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2014.30-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson134.770.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.10-45.00%
Public order42.6233.33%
Drugs30.95200.00%
Vehicle crime30.710.00%
Other theft30.71-40.00%
Shoplifting20.71-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.480.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2517.404.17%
Anti-social behaviour205.9666.67%
Criminal damage and arson134.770.00%
Other theft53.10-50.00%
Public order31.19200.00%
Shoplifting30.71-40.00%
Burglary10.71-50.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.24-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.83-4.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.7262.50%
Anti-social behaviour123.109.09%
Other theft102.86100.00%
Vehicle crime52.380.00%
Shoplifting51.190.00%
Drugs21.190.00%
Burglary20.48-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.480.00%
Other crime20.48-60.00%
Robbery10.480.00%
Public order10.24-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.92-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour115.96-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson82.62700.00%
Public order81.91100.00%
Vehicle crime51.9125.00%
Other crime51.19150.00%
Other theft51.19400.00%
Burglary31.19-40.00%
Possession of weapons10.710.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.9212.50%
Anti-social behaviour126.4350.00%
Shoplifting92.86200.00%
Burglary52.1466.67%
Public order41.19300.00%
Vehicle crime40.95-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.950.00%
Other crime20.71100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.48-83.33%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2412.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour85.720.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.910.00%
Vehicle crime51.430.00%
Burglary31.190.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Other crime10.710.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202431
June 202418
May 202430
April 202417
February 202423
January 202420
December 202325
November 202324
September 202325
August 202327
July 202324

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202415
June 202414
May 20248
April 20247
March 202417
February 20246
January 202411
December 202320
November 202312
September 202311
August 202312
July 20238

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
August 20233

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20248
May 202410
April 20248
February 20249
January 202413
December 202313
November 202313
September 20238
August 20231
July 20236

A total of 35 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
November 20235
September 20235
August 20234
July 20235

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20248
June 20242
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20231
September 20238
August 20234
July 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
February 20243
January 20243
December 20235
November 202310
September 20235
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
August 20231

A total of 41 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20249
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20235
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
November 20232
September 20235
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231
August 20231

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20247
April 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20232
September 20233
August 20235
July 20233

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
September 20231

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
August 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Wesley Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Louisa Street
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Trevithick Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. The Mead
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Pease Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Lawrence Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Stanley Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 13. Rocket Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Pattison Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. B6280
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Dickinson Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Brunton Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Pond View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Marigold Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Kingfisher Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Poplar Grove
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Falmer Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Dinsdale Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Peel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Green Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. King William Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Belgrave Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Grasmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Lewes Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1