BRIGHT STREET, DL1 4EZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 4EZ

BRIGHT STREET, DL1 4EZ, Darlington has recorded a total of 55 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.04 per 1,000 population. This DL1 4EZ 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 4EZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 4EZ, encompassing approximately 4219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (24) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL1 4EZ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Stanley Street with total crimes: 8
  • Wesley Street with total crimes: 5
  • Lapwing Drive with total crimes: 3

BRIGHT STREET, DL1 4EZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, 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 offences2413.0471.43%
Anti-social behaviour85.69-42.86%
Vehicle crime61.90100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.4233.33%
Other theft40.95100.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1410.43-6.67%
Violence and sexual offences143.32-58.82%
Vehicle crime33.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-50.00%
Other crime30.710.00%
Other theft20.71-33.33%
Drugs20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3416.83112.50%
Anti-social behaviour158.067.14%
Public order93.56350.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.13-33.33%
Other theft31.4250.00%
Vehicle crime20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.47-50.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.85-40.74%
Anti-social behaviour143.7927.27%
Criminal damage and arson93.320.00%
Other theft22.13-33.33%
Bicycle theft20.47100.00%
Public order20.47-60.00%
Burglary10.47-83.33%
Other crime10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.24-50.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2716.8358.82%
Anti-social behaviour116.4057.14%
Criminal damage and arson92.610.00%
Burglary62.13100.00%
Public order51.4266.67%
Other theft31.19-57.14%
Possession of weapons20.71100.00%
Theft from the person20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.47-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1713.270.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.030.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.13-58.82%
Other theft71.660.00%
Shoplifting41.660.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Drugs20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

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 behaviour174.27183.33%
Vehicle crime14.03-75.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.1416.67%
Criminal damage and arson94.98-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.13-40.00%
Vehicle crime41.4233.33%
Robbery20.950.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Public order20.47-66.67%
Burglary10.470.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1813.04-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson124.27-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour102.84-47.37%
Public order62.3750.00%
Drugs31.42200.00%
Vehicle crime30.71200.00%
Other theft20.71-50.00%
Shoplifting10.47-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2717.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour196.4058.33%
Criminal damage and arson134.5030.00%
Public order43.08300.00%
Other theft40.95-50.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Burglary10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Drugs10.24-50.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In November 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 offences2717.0622.73%
Anti-social behaviour126.409.09%
Criminal damage and arson102.8425.00%
Other theft82.3760.00%
Vehicle crime41.900.00%
Shoplifting20.950.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime20.47-50.00%
Public order10.47-85.71%
Burglary10.24-66.67%
Robbery10.240.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.210.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.610.00%
Public order71.900.00%
Other theft51.660.00%
Vehicle crime41.190.00%
Other crime40.950.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Shoplifting20.710.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241
February 20244
January 20243
December 20231
November 20234
September 20234

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202414
July 202434
June 202416
May 202427
April 202417
February 202421
January 202418
December 202327
November 202327
September 202322

A total of 144 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202415
June 202414
May 202411
April 20247
March 202417
February 20246
January 202410
December 202319
November 202312
September 202311

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20249
May 20249
April 20249
February 20249
January 202412
December 202313
November 202310
September 20238

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20246
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20243
February 20242
January 20246
December 20234
November 20231
September 20237

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
September 20235

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
November 20232

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20241
May 20241
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Stanley Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 2. Wesley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Lapwing Drive
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Eastbourne Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. B6280
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Belgrave Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Yellowley Court
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Louisa Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Kay Grove
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. The Stray
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Dinsdale Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Dickinson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Ridsdale Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Green Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 15. King William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Larkspur Drive
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Sundew Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Kingfisher Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. The Mead
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Bright Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lawrence Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. Rocket Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Peel Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. St John'S Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Pattison Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Thomas Court
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Thomas Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1