DL1 5JE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 5JE

DL1 5JE, Darlington has recorded a total of 192 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 103.58 per 1,000 population. This DL1 5JE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL1 postcode area, which has experienced 762 crimes and a crime rate of 16.03 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL1 5JE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 5JE, encompassing approximately 1853 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (31.71% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (36.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (33) incidents (57.14% increase)

DL1 5JE Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Row with total crimes: 59
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 25
  • West Row with total crimes: 25

DL1 5JE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54103.5831.71%
Shoplifting4129.1336.67%
Anti-social behaviour3322.1257.14%
Criminal damage and arson1817.8028.57%
Public order119.71-15.38%
Other theft105.9342.86%
Vehicle crime65.390.00%
Drugs63.24200.00%
Burglary53.24400.00%
Possession of weapons32.700.00%
Other crime21.620.00%
Robbery11.080.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%
Bicycle theft10.54-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4172.83-21.15%
Shoplifting3022.1211.11%
Anti-social behaviour2116.18-19.23%
Criminal damage and arson1411.33133.33%
Public order137.55-23.53%
Other theft77.0175.00%
Bicycle theft33.7850.00%
Drugs21.62-60.00%
Other crime21.08-50.00%
Theft from the person11.08-50.00%
Burglary10.54-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5283.6248.57%
Shoplifting2728.05-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour2614.5713.04%
Public order1714.0370.00%
Criminal damage and arson69.1720.00%
Drugs53.24150.00%
Burglary42.70-20.00%
Other crime42.16300.00%
Other theft42.16-33.33%
Vehicle crime32.16200.00%
Possession of weapons21.620.00%
Theft from the person21.080.00%
Bicycle theft21.08-33.33%
Robbery11.080.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3971.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences3521.041066.67%
Anti-social behaviour2318.8827.78%
Public order1012.410.00%
Other theft65.390.00%
Burglary53.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.700.00%
Bicycle theft32.700.00%
Theft from the person21.620.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Other crime11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1811.330.00%
Violence and sexual offences39.71-91.89%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3763.66-24.49%
Shoplifting2419.969.09%
Anti-social behaviour1812.9550.00%
Public order119.71120.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.9314.29%
Drugs54.32-50.00%
Burglary42.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime32.16200.00%
Other theft31.62-40.00%
Theft from the person21.62100.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Possession of weapons11.08-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4968.5111.36%
Shoplifting2226.43-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour1211.8733.33%
Drugs106.4711.11%
Burglary85.39700.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.32-22.22%
Public order53.78-54.55%
Other theft52.70-16.67%
Other crime42.70300.00%
Possession of weapons32.16200.00%
Theft from the person11.62-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.54-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4464.7418.92%
Shoplifting2423.74-20.00%
Public order1112.95-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour95.93-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson94.8628.57%
Drugs94.86200.00%
Other theft64.86-14.29%
Vehicle crime33.2450.00%
Theft from the person21.62100.00%
Other crime11.08-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3762.040.00%
Shoplifting3019.96-9.09%
Public order1216.18-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour116.47-21.43%
Other theft75.93-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson73.7840.00%
Other crime33.78-25.00%
Drugs31.6250.00%
Vehicle crime21.62-33.33%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Theft from the person11.08-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3770.67-7.50%
Shoplifting3319.9643.48%
Anti-social behaviour1417.80-33.33%
Public order137.5585.71%
Other theft87.0114.29%
Burglary54.32400.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.70-66.67%
Other crime42.700.00%
Vehicle crime32.16200.00%
Possession of weapons31.620.00%
Theft from the person21.620.00%
Bicycle theft21.080.00%
Drugs21.08-33.33%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4066.89-35.48%
Shoplifting2321.5815.00%
Anti-social behaviour2112.41-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson1511.3325.00%
Other theft78.09-36.36%
Public order73.78-22.22%
Robbery43.780.00%
Drugs32.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.62100.00%
Vehicle crime11.08-80.00%
Burglary10.54-80.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 62 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6286.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour2433.450.00%
Shoplifting2012.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson1210.790.00%
Other theft116.470.00%
Public order95.930.00%
Drugs64.860.00%
Vehicle crime53.240.00%
Burglary52.700.00%
Other crime42.700.00%
Bicycle theft12.160.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 202414
May 20246
April 20245
February 20248
January 20247
December 20239
November 20237
September 20235
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 313 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202441
June 202430
May 202427
April 202439
February 202424
January 202422
December 202324
November 202330
September 202333
August 202323
July 202320

A total of 230 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202421
May 202426
April 202423
March 202418
February 202418
January 202412
December 20239
November 202311
September 202314
August 202321
July 202324

A total of 491 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202454
June 202441
May 202452
April 202435
March 20243
February 202437
January 202449
December 202344
November 202337
September 202337
August 202340
July 202362

A total of 119 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.82 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202413
May 202417
April 202410
February 202411
January 20245
December 202311
November 202312
September 202313
August 20237
July 20239

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202410
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20236
November 20237
September 20238
August 20237
July 202311

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20234
July 20234

A total of 28 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
May 20243
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20233
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 53 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20245
April 20242
February 20245
January 202410
December 20239
November 20233
September 20232
August 20233
July 20236

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
May 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
September 20233

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
February 20244
January 20248
December 20231
September 20235
August 20231
July 20235

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
August 20234

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
November 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. East Row
    Total59
    Violence and sexual offences18
    Anti-social behaviour12
    Shoplifting9
    Criminal damage and arson6
    Public order4
    Vehicle crime4
    Other theft3
    Burglary1
    Robbery1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total25
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Burglary2
    Other theft1
  • 3. West Row
    Total25
    Shoplifting9
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 4. Houndgate
    Total12
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Skinnergate
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Drugs2
    Possession of weapons2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting6
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total7
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Backhouse Street
    Total5
    Other crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Park Place
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Scarth Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Park Street
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Roslyn Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Westcliffe Court
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Victoria Embankment
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 15. Back Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. South Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Raby Terrace
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 18. East Raby Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Leafield Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 20. Bedford Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 21. Rockingham Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Parking Area
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Swan Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Huntley Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. South Arden Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 26. Northumberland Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Raby Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Larchfield Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 29. Southend Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Other theft1