DL1 4SY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 4SY

DL1 4SY, Darlington has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.32 per 1,000 population. This DL1 4SY 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 4SY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 4SY, encompassing approximately 4232 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL1 4SY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Melsonby Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Tansley Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Reeth Moor Close with total crimes: 3

DL1 4SY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 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 offences117.32-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour62.60-33.33%
Vehicle crime41.420.00%
Public order30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.710.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences167.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.78-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson52.13-37.50%
Public order31.1850.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences169.45-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.6060.00%
Public order21.890.00%
Drugs10.47-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2011.3411.11%
Anti-social behaviour114.73-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson52.60-28.57%
Other crime41.180.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Public order20.470.00%
Drugs20.470.00%
Shoplifting10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.3428.57%
Anti-social behaviour124.25140.00%
Burglary92.84-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.13250.00%
Vehicle crime11.65-90.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.100.00%
Burglary123.310.00%
Vehicle crime102.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3625.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.18100.00%
Other theft10.470.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.180.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.95-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.74100.00%
Burglary53.31-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.180.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.71-50.00%
Other crime20.710.00%
Other theft20.470.00%
Theft from the person10.470.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%
Public order10.24-75.00%

In January 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary1510.87275.00%
Violence and sexual offences73.54-73.08%
Criminal damage and arson61.6550.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.42-20.00%
Public order40.95300.00%
Vehicle crime30.95-50.00%
Other theft20.71100.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Other crime20.47100.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2611.8152.94%
Vehicle crime66.14-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.4225.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-66.67%
Burglary40.950.00%
Other crime10.950.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Other theft10.240.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.29-22.73%
Vehicle crime124.0250.00%
Criminal damage and arson122.84-52.00%
Burglary42.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.95-60.00%
Other theft10.950.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%
Public order10.24-66.67%

In September 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson2518.190.00%
Violence and sexual offences225.910.00%
Anti-social behaviour105.200.00%
Vehicle crime82.360.00%
Public order31.890.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Other crime20.470.00%
Bicycle theft20.470.00%
Shoplifting20.470.00%
Robbery10.470.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 85 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 202411
June 202411
May 202412
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20234
September 202310

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.45 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202416
July 202416
June 202420
May 202418
April 202414
February 202414
January 20247
December 202326
November 202317
September 202322

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
June 20241
May 20241
April 202410
February 20243
January 20243
December 20236
November 202312
September 20238

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 20245
May 20247
April 20242
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20234
November 202312
September 202325

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
February 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 51 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20249
April 202412
February 20245
January 202415
December 20234
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 2 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
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Melsonby Crescent
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Tansley Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 3. Reeth Moor Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Gilling Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Hewitson Road South
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Lowmoor Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 7. Cotherstone Moor Drive
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Westminster Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 9. Hirst Grove
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Forest Moor Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Blackmoor Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Firthmoor Crescent
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 13. Brignall Moor Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Lanethorpe Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Alston Moor Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Cliffe Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Edgemoor Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Harris Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1