PENSBURY STREET, DL1 5LJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 5LJ

PENSBURY STREET, DL1 5LJ, Darlington has recorded a total of 107 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.32 per 1,000 population. This DL1 5LJ 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 5LJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 5LJ, encompassing approximately 3310 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (12.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (12.50% increase)

DL1 5LJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Stanley Street with total crimes: 8
  • Park Street with total crimes: 8

PENSBURY STREET, DL1 5LJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3732.3212.12%
Anti-social behaviour2011.18-16.67%
Public order96.0412.50%
Shoplifting92.72800.00%
Other theft62.72-14.29%
Vehicle crime61.81100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.81-28.57%
Drugs41.51-69.23%
Other crime31.210.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Possession of weapons20.60-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3330.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour249.979.09%
Drugs137.25333.33%
Public order83.93-20.00%
Other theft72.4216.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.11-68.18%
Vehicle crime32.1150.00%
Possession of weapons30.910.00%
Other crime30.910.00%
Shoplifting10.91-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3332.6310.00%
Criminal damage and arson229.97175.00%
Anti-social behaviour226.65-4.35%
Public order106.65100.00%
Other theft63.020.00%
Other crime31.81200.00%
Shoplifting30.91-62.50%
Drugs30.91-25.00%
Bicycle theft20.910.00%
Vehicle crime20.60100.00%
Burglary10.600.00%
Theft from the person10.30-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3027.79-23.08%
Anti-social behaviour239.06-4.17%
Criminal damage and arson86.95-57.89%
Shoplifting82.4214.29%
Other theft62.42500.00%
Public order51.81-50.00%
Drugs41.51100.00%
Bicycle theft21.210.00%
Theft from the person20.600.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Robbery10.300.00%
Vehicle crime10.30-83.33%
Burglary10.30-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3935.3577.27%
Anti-social behaviour2411.7833.33%
Criminal damage and arson197.25216.67%
Public order105.7425.00%
Shoplifting73.02-41.67%
Vehicle crime62.11200.00%
Burglary61.810.00%
Theft from the person21.81100.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Other theft10.60-88.89%
Robbery10.300.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2227.190.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.65-10.00%
Shoplifting125.440.00%
Other theft93.630.00%
Public order82.72300.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.420.00%
Burglary61.810.00%
Possession of weapons21.810.00%
Drugs20.600.00%
Vehicle crime20.600.00%
Other crime20.60100.00%
Theft from the person10.600.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour206.95100.00%
Public order26.04-71.43%
Other crime10.600.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3527.49-2.78%
Criminal damage and arson1110.57-21.43%
Anti-social behaviour103.32-33.33%
Public order73.02-12.50%
Shoplifting62.11100.00%
Vehicle crime51.810.00%
Burglary51.510.00%
Other theft41.51-33.33%
Drugs41.21-33.33%
Possession of weapons21.210.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3629.30-36.84%
Anti-social behaviour1510.88-21.05%
Criminal damage and arson144.5327.27%
Public order84.2314.29%
Other theft62.42-25.00%
Drugs61.81200.00%
Burglary51.810.00%
Shoplifting31.51-66.67%
Possession of weapons20.910.00%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%
Other crime10.300.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5735.3529.55%
Anti-social behaviour1917.225.56%
Criminal damage and arson115.74-38.89%
Shoplifting93.3250.00%
Other theft82.7214.29%
Public order72.42-12.50%
Drugs22.11-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.30-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.30-80.00%
Other crime10.30-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4436.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour1813.290.00%
Criminal damage and arson185.440.00%
Public order85.440.00%
Other theft72.420.00%
Shoplifting62.110.00%
Vehicle crime51.810.00%
Other crime41.510.00%
Drugs41.210.00%
Bicycle theft31.210.00%
Burglary20.910.00%
Robbery10.600.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 213 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202424
July 202422
June 202423
May 202424
April 202418
March 202420
February 202410
January 202415
December 202319
November 202318

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 366 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 36.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202433
July 202433
June 202430
May 202439
April 202422
February 202435
January 202436
December 202357
November 202344

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20246
April 20246
February 20245
January 20245
November 20232

A total of 121 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202422
June 20248
May 202419
April 20246
February 202411
January 202414
December 202311
November 202318

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 20246
June 20246
May 20241
April 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20237

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

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 31 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20246
April 20242
February 20245
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20248
July 202410
June 20245
May 202410
April 20248
March 20242
February 20247
January 20248
December 20237
November 20238

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.40 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20247
April 202412
February 20246
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 44 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202413
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20242
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20234

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total16
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Stanley Street
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Park Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total7
    Shoplifting5
    Public order2
  • 5. Wesley Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Brunswick Street North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Pensbury Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. B6280
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Belgrave Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. South Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Huntley Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Louisa Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Dickinson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Parkgate
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Green Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. King William Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Nelson Terrace
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Greenwell Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 21. Backhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Hargreave Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Borough Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Dalton Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 25. Lawrence Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 26. Rocket Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Peel Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Sanderson Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 29. North Eastern Terrace
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 30. St John'S Crescent
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1