WHITWELL ROAD, DL1 4NT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 4NT

WHITWELL ROAD, DL1 4NT, Darlington has recorded a total of 42 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.56 per 1,000 population. This DL1 4NT 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 4NT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 4NT, encompassing approximately 3342 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL1 4NT area, explore the DL1 4NT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)

DL1 4NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4
  • Earl Carlson Grove with total crimes: 4

WHITWELL ROAD, DL1 4NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1012.5625.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.99125.00%
Shoplifting72.69-22.22%
Other theft42.090.00%
Public order31.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.90-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Bicycle theft20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting98.6850.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.69-11.11%
Violence and sexual offences42.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.2033.33%
Public order31.2050.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour910.4728.57%
Violence and sexual offences82.690.00%
Shoplifting62.39-40.00%
Vehicle crime51.79150.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.50-25.00%
Public order20.90-50.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.27233.33%
Violence and sexual offences82.9914.29%
Anti-social behaviour72.390.00%
Public order42.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.20-55.56%
Other theft41.200.00%
Vehicle crime21.20-50.00%
Other crime20.600.00%

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson910.47125.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.6916.67%
Violence and sexual offences72.09-36.36%
Vehicle crime42.090.00%
Shoplifting31.20-25.00%
Burglary30.9050.00%
Possession of weapons10.900.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.29-14.29%
Shoplifting41.790.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.200.00%
Burglary21.200.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour72.39-22.22%
Public order12.090.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour99.5712.50%
Shoplifting52.6925.00%
Violence and sexual offences41.5033.33%
Vehicle crime41.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.20200.00%
Burglary20.90-60.00%
Drugs10.600.00%
Other theft10.30-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.300.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour88.3860.00%
Burglary52.39400.00%
Shoplifting41.50-42.86%
Violence and sexual offences31.20-62.50%
Other theft20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.60-50.00%
Other crime10.60-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.30-75.00%
Public order10.300.00%
Drugs10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.270.00%
Shoplifting72.3940.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.09-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.50100.00%
Vehicle crime41.200.00%
Other crime21.200.00%
Burglary10.600.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.390.00%
Shoplifting51.790.00%
Vehicle crime41.500.00%
Public order41.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.200.00%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.300.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 60 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20246
June 202410
May 20243
April 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241

A total of 3 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
February 20241
January 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Earl Carlson Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Tansley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 5. Reeth Moor Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 6. Mallard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Hewitson Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Hewitson Road South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Malim Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Lingfield Green
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 11. Heron Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Yarm Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Widgeon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Estoril Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 15. Carnaby Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Hirst Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Brignall Moor Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 18. Lanethorpe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Harris Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Audrey Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1