OAKLEA COURT, DL1 5PJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 5PJ

OAKLEA COURT, DL1 5PJ, Darlington has recorded a total of 72 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 53.68 per 1,000 population. This DL1 5PJ 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 5PJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 5PJ, encompassing approximately 1341 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (29.17% increase)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (-15.38% decrease)

DL1 5PJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • West Row with total crimes: 9
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

OAKLEA COURT, DL1 5PJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3153.6829.17%
Public order1223.11140.00%
Shoplifting118.95-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour58.20-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson33.73-25.00%
Drugs22.24-60.00%
Burglary21.49-50.00%
Possession of weapons21.490.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2455.92-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour1617.89-5.88%
Shoplifting1311.93-58.06%
Drugs59.69-16.67%
Public order53.730.00%
Burglary43.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.98-55.56%
Other crime12.980.00%
Robbery10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3185.0034.78%
Violence and sexual offences3023.1120.00%
Anti-social behaviour1722.3770.00%
Criminal damage and arson912.670.00%
Other theft76.71133.33%
Drugs65.22500.00%
Public order54.47-44.44%
Burglary43.73100.00%
Possession of weapons32.980.00%
Vehicle crime12.240.00%
Bicycle theft10.75-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2565.61-35.90%
Shoplifting2318.6435.29%
Anti-social behaviour1017.15-41.18%
Criminal damage and arson97.4680.00%
Public order96.7128.57%
Other theft36.7150.00%
Bicycle theft22.240.00%
Burglary21.49-50.00%
Other crime21.49-33.33%
Drugs11.490.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3978.2956.00%
Anti-social behaviour1729.0821.43%
Shoplifting1712.67-29.17%
Public order712.67250.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.22-16.67%
Burglary43.7333.33%
Vehicle crime42.980.00%
Other crime32.980.00%
Possession of weapons32.240.00%
Other theft22.24-50.00%
Bicycle theft21.49-33.33%
Robbery11.490.00%
Drugs10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2561.882400.00%
Shoplifting2418.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour1417.8927.27%
Criminal damage and arson610.440.00%
Other theft44.470.00%
Burglary32.980.00%
Bicycle theft32.240.00%
Public order22.240.00%
Drugs11.490.00%
Theft from the person10.750.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour118.95-26.67%
Violence and sexual offences18.20-96.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2558.90-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1518.6436.36%
Shoplifting1311.18-18.75%
Public order89.69100.00%
Other theft55.96150.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.730.00%
Burglary32.980.00%
Bicycle theft22.240.00%
Vehicle crime21.49-33.33%
Drugs11.49-85.71%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3060.3957.89%
Shoplifting1622.3714.29%
Anti-social behaviour1111.93120.00%
Drugs78.2016.67%
Criminal damage and arson45.22-42.86%
Public order42.98-20.00%
Burglary32.98200.00%
Vehicle crime32.2450.00%
Other theft22.24-50.00%
Other crime11.490.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1947.72-5.00%
Shoplifting1414.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson710.4475.00%
Drugs65.22100.00%
Public order54.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.73-44.44%
Other theft43.73-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.98100.00%
Theft from the person11.490.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2049.21-23.08%
Shoplifting1414.91-44.00%
Anti-social behaviour910.440.00%
Other theft86.7160.00%
Public order55.96-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson43.73-20.00%
Drugs32.980.00%
Bicycle theft12.240.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Vehicle crime10.75-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2669.340.00%
Shoplifting2519.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour918.640.00%
Burglary66.710.00%
Public order64.470.00%
Other theft54.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.730.00%
Vehicle crime33.730.00%
Drugs32.240.00%
Possession of weapons22.240.00%
Theft from the person11.490.00%
Other crime10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 295 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.58 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202424
July 202430
June 202425
May 202439
April 202425
March 20241
February 202425
January 202430
December 202319
November 202320
September 202326

A total of 60 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20234
September 20235

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20245
July 20245
June 20249
May 20247
April 20242
February 20248
January 20244
December 20235
November 20235
September 20236

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20244
February 20242
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
September 20233

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202416
July 202417
June 202410
May 202417
April 202414
March 202411
February 202415
January 202411
December 20235
November 20239
September 20239

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20246
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20247
December 20236
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 201 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202413
July 202431
June 202423
May 202417
April 202424
February 202413
January 202416
December 202314
November 202314
September 202325

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 32 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231
September 20236

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
May 20243
February 20241
September 20232

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20247
June 20243
May 20242
April 20244
February 20245
January 20242
December 20234
November 20238
September 20235

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order1
  • 2. West Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 3. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Skinnergate
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Houndgate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 7. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. South Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 10. Parking Area
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Langholm Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Southend Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Victoria Embankment
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Marlborough Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Roslyn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Rockingham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. George Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 18. South Arden Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 19. Powlett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Scarth Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Harewood Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Polam Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1