DL1 5AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 5AR

DL1 5AR, Darlington has recorded a total of 39 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.99 per 1,000 population. This DL1 5AR 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 5AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 5AR, encompassing approximately 2438 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL1 5AR area, explore the DL1 5AR Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)

DL1 5AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Swale Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Kingsbury Mews with total crimes: 4
  • Parkside with total crimes: 4

DL1 5AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1415.9975.00%
Violence and sexual offences95.740.00%
Public order43.69-42.86%
Criminal damage and arson41.640.00%
Vehicle crime31.6450.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Other theft20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.820.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences913.53-18.18%
Anti-social behaviour83.6914.29%
Public order73.28600.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.87300.00%
Other theft21.640.00%
Vehicle crime20.820.00%
Other crime10.820.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.25175.00%
Anti-social behaviour74.510.00%
Drugs22.87100.00%
Vehicle crime20.82100.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Public order10.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.41-66.67%

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour79.02-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences42.87-60.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.23200.00%
Other crime21.23100.00%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%
Drugs10.410.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences109.02900.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.100.00%
Public order23.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.820.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour84.10100.00%
Violence and sexual offences13.28-90.91%
Other crime10.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.25-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson54.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.05-69.23%
Other theft21.640.00%
Burglary10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Other crime10.410.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1514.3550.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.15160.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.3325.00%
Other crime12.050.00%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.66-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour54.1066.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.05-20.00%
Other theft31.64200.00%
Public order31.23200.00%
Other crime11.23-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.8914.29%
Criminal damage and arson56.56150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.05-66.67%
Other crime21.230.00%
Public order10.820.00%
Other theft10.41-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.410.00%

In September 2023, 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 offences1415.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour95.740.00%
Burglary43.690.00%
Other theft31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.230.00%
Other crime20.820.00%
Vehicle crime10.820.00%
Bicycle theft10.410.00%
Public order10.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20249
June 202411
May 20244
April 202410
March 20241
February 202411
January 202415
December 202310
November 202316
September 202314

A total of 86 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 20248
February 20244
January 202413
December 20235
November 20233
September 20239

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20247
June 20241
April 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20241
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20235
September 20232

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
January 20241
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20234

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL1 5AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Swale Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 2. Kingsbury Mews
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Parkside
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 4. Hammond Drive
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Wordsworth Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Calder Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Wharfe Way
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Coleridge Gardens
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Eden Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 10. Ruskin Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Tennyson Gardens
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Shakespeare Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Chaucer Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Foss Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. Tyne Crescent
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Arkle Crescent
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 17. Tweed Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Esk Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Severn Way
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Tees Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Ribble Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Skerne Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Thames Way
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1