DL1 4XL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 4XL

DL1 4XL, Darlington has recorded a total of 41 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.99 per 1,000 population. This DL1 4XL 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 4XL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 4XL, encompassing approximately 4102 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

DL1 4XL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mickleton Close with total crimes: 9
  • Barden Moor Road with total crimes: 4
  • Neasham Drive with total crimes: 3

DL1 4XL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.9928.57%
Anti-social behaviour114.39-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson42.68-42.86%
Other theft30.9750.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Public order20.49-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1613.4177.78%
Violence and sexual offences143.90-17.65%
Criminal damage and arson73.4140.00%
Public order71.71133.33%
Other crime51.710.00%
Burglary21.220.00%
Other theft20.49-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.49-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.92-34.62%
Anti-social behaviour94.1450.00%
Other crime52.1966.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.22-16.67%
Other theft51.22150.00%
Vehicle crime41.220.00%
Public order30.97-25.00%
Burglary20.73-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.490.00%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Shoplifting10.240.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2613.6585.71%
Burglary66.34-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson61.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour61.46-33.33%
Public order41.46300.00%
Other crime30.970.00%
Other theft20.730.00%
Possession of weapons20.49100.00%
Drugs10.490.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.211300.00%
Anti-social behaviour93.41125.00%
Vehicle crime92.190.00%
Burglary72.190.00%
Shoplifting21.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.490.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%
Public order10.240.00%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour41.71100.00%
Bicycle theft10.970.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.24-85.71%
Public order10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences73.90-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson31.71-40.00%
Burglary20.73-71.43%
Anti-social behaviour20.49-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.490.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences179.7513.33%
Burglary74.1475.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.71-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour31.22-72.73%
Public order20.730.00%
Other theft10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1511.4625.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.6657.14%
Criminal damage and arson82.680.00%
Burglary41.95300.00%
Vehicle crime30.97200.00%
Public order20.730.00%
Shoplifting20.490.00%
Other crime10.490.00%
Drugs10.240.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences129.02-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson82.92-27.27%
Anti-social behaviour71.95-65.00%
Public order21.71-50.00%
Other theft20.490.00%
Burglary10.49-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-75.00%
Other crime10.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In September 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2014.870.00%
Violence and sexual offences134.870.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.170.00%
Public order42.680.00%
Vehicle crime40.970.00%
Shoplifting30.970.00%
Burglary30.730.00%
Drugs20.730.00%
Theft from the person10.490.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 98 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.91 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202416
June 20249
May 20246
April 20249
March 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 202311
November 20237
September 202320

A total of 154 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202418
July 202414
June 202417
May 202426
April 202414
March 20241
February 20247
January 202417
December 202315
November 202312
September 202313

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

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
March 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20245
May 20246
April 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20238
September 202311

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20247
June 20243
May 20244
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
January 20241
November 20232

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
February 20242
January 20247
December 20234
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
April 20249
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
December 20232
September 20233

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Mickleton Close
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Barden Moor Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 3. Neasham Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Cliffe Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Huxley Grove
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Hildon Drive
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. West Moor Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Claremont Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Selset Close
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Rydal Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Neasham Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 12. Tebay Close
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 13. Ramsgill
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Grinton Park Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 15. Scargill
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Headlam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Streatlam Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Langdale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. Thirlmere Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1