DL1 4WJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 4WJ

DL1 4WJ, Darlington has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 19.03 per 1,000 population. This DL1 4WJ 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 4WJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 4WJ, encompassing approximately 1733 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL1 4WJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Lancaster Close with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 4

DL1 4WJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour619.030.00%
Shoplifting63.46-33.33%
Violence and sexual offences53.460.00%
Vehicle crime52.880.00%
Other theft32.880.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Public order21.150.00%
Bicycle theft21.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.150.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.4280.00%
Anti-social behaviour65.19-14.29%
Violence and sexual offences53.4666.67%
Criminal damage and arson22.88-33.33%
Public order21.15100.00%
Possession of weapons11.150.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour713.2740.00%
Shoplifting54.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.88-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.73-25.00%
Burglary21.730.00%
Vehicle crime11.150.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Public order10.58-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences917.8850.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.1925.00%
Shoplifting52.8866.67%
Public order42.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.31-20.00%
Other crime22.310.00%
Vehicle crime11.15-66.67%
Other theft10.580.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences613.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.4666.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.88-33.33%
Shoplifting32.3150.00%
Vehicle crime31.73-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.730.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour612.69100.00%
Vehicle crime43.460.00%
Burglary32.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.73200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.730.00%
Shoplifting21.730.00%
Public order11.150.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.88-62.50%
Public order11.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.58-66.67%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour815.00-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.6133.33%
Shoplifting42.310.00%
Violence and sexual offences32.31-25.00%
Vehicle crime31.73200.00%
Drugs11.730.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In January 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1016.15150.00%
Violence and sexual offences45.770.00%
Shoplifting42.31-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.3150.00%
Burglary21.730.00%
Other theft21.15-33.33%
Public order11.150.00%
Other crime10.58-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.58-66.67%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting614.4220.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.46-55.56%
Anti-social behaviour42.3133.33%
Other theft32.31200.00%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Other crime21.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.15-33.33%
Bicycle theft11.150.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.150.00%
Shoplifting55.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.880.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Vehicle crime31.730.00%
Public order31.730.00%
Burglary11.730.00%
Other theft10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20246
March 20243
February 20248
January 202410
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20233

A total of 52 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20249
May 20246
April 20243
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20234
November 20239

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20233

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20235

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20245
April 20243
February 20244
January 20243
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
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 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total8
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Lancaster Close
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Earl Carlson Grove
    Total4
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Barrington Way
    Total4
    Vehicle crime4
  • 6. Mallard Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Malim Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 8. Lingfield Green
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 9. Heron Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Yarm Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Widgeon Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Estoril Road
    Total1
    Public order1