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

Overview of Crime in DL1 4NT

WHITWELL ROAD, DL1 4NT, Darlington has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.68 per 1,000 population. This DL1 4NT 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 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 Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

DL1 4NT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Earl Carlson Grove with total crimes: 8
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5

WHITWELL ROAD, DL1 4NT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences89.2733.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.39-40.00%
Shoplifting51.79-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.5033.33%
Public order41.20100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.20-71.43%
Other theft10.600.00%
Burglary10.30-50.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1011.370.00%
Shoplifting72.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.090.00%
Violence and sexual offences62.090.00%
Vehicle crime31.790.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 20247
May 20247
April 20246
March 20247
February 20249
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
September 202310

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

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 67 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411
February 20244
January 20243
December 20238
November 20238
September 20236

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232
September 20237

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20234
September 20233

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232

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 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Earl Carlson Grove
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Salters Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 5. Malim Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Kestrel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Heron Drive
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Widgeon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Hewitson Road South
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Estoril Road South
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Marston Moor Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. The Byway
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1