MORTON PARK WAY, DL1 4PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 4PJ

MORTON PARK WAY, DL1 4PJ, Darlington has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 450.20 per 1,000 population. This DL1 4PJ 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 4PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 4PJ, encompassing approximately 42 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-66.67% decrease)

DL1 4PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 19

MORTON PARK WAY, DL1 4PJ 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting9450.20-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour5213.2566.67%
Other theft2118.47-66.67%
Public order147.390.00%
Vehicle crime123.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences123.690.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting12497.59200.00%
Other theft6284.34-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour3142.1750.00%

In June 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7402.8140.00%
Shoplifting4165.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour294.78100.00%
Violence and sexual offences247.39-33.33%
Public order147.390.00%
Vehicle crime123.690.00%

In May 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting6426.5050.00%
Other theft5142.17-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences3118.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson271.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.390.00%
Drugs123.690.00%

In April 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft13544.980.00%
Shoplifting4308.030.00%
Burglary294.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson247.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.390.00%
Vehicle crime123.690.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour123.69-66.67%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting8402.81100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3189.560.00%
Other theft371.0850.00%
Criminal damage and arson171.080.00%
Possession of weapons123.690.00%
Vehicle crime123.690.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4165.860.00%
Other theft294.78-33.33%
Vehicle crime147.390.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4331.73100.00%
Other theft394.78-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences371.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour271.08100.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.390.00%
Public order123.690.00%

In November 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft7236.9575.00%
Shoplifting2165.86-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour147.39-80.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5450.200.00%
Other theft4118.470.00%
Shoplifting394.780.00%
Burglary271.080.00%
Public order247.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson147.390.00%
Robbery123.690.00%
Vehicle crime123.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 202413
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
September 20234

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202412
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 9 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
December 20233

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
September 20232

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total19
    Shoplifting9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Other theft2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1