DL1 4PQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 4PQ

DL1 4PQ, Darlington has recorded a total of 28 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 498.65 per 1,000 population. This DL1 4PQ 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 4PQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 4PQ, encompassing approximately 56 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL1 4PQ area, explore the DL1 4PQ Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the DL1 4PQ area, visit the DL1 4PQ House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (19) incidents (111.11% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL1 4PQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 28

DL1 4PQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting19498.65111.11%
Anti-social behaviour3338.37-40.00%
Vehicle crime253.43100.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.62100.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.620.00%
Other theft117.81-50.00%

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
Shoplifting9338.37-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour5160.2866.67%
Other theft289.05-66.67%
Public order135.620.00%
Vehicle crime117.810.00%
Violence and sexual offences117.810.00%

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
Shoplifting12373.99200.00%
Other theft6213.71-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour3106.8550.00%

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 theft7302.7540.00%
Shoplifting4124.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour271.24100.00%
Violence and sexual offences235.62-33.33%
Public order135.620.00%
Vehicle crime117.810.00%

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
Shoplifting6320.5650.00%
Other theft5106.85-61.54%
Violence and sexual offences389.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson253.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.620.00%
Drugs117.810.00%

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 theft13409.610.00%
Shoplifting4231.520.00%
Burglary271.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson235.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.620.00%
Vehicle crime117.810.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour117.81-66.67%

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
Shoplifting8302.75100.00%
Anti-social behaviour3142.470.00%
Other theft353.4350.00%
Criminal damage and arson153.430.00%
Possession of weapons117.810.00%
Vehicle crime117.810.00%

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
Shoplifting4124.660.00%
Other theft271.24-33.33%
Vehicle crime135.620.00%

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
Shoplifting4249.33100.00%
Other theft371.24-57.14%
Violence and sexual offences353.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour253.43100.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.620.00%
Public order117.810.00%

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 theft7178.0975.00%
Shoplifting2124.66-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour135.62-80.00%

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 behaviour5338.370.00%
Other theft489.050.00%
Shoplifting371.240.00%
Burglary253.430.00%
Public order235.620.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.620.00%
Robbery117.810.00%
Vehicle crime117.810.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20246
June 20247
May 20245
April 202413
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
September 20234

A total of 75 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 20249
July 202412
June 20244
May 20246
April 20244
February 20248
January 20244
December 20234
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 11 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243
December 20233

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 12 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total28
    Shoplifting19
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1