DL1 5RW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 5RW

DL1 5RW, Darlington has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 83.74 per 1,000 population. This DL1 5RW 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 5RW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 5RW, encompassing approximately 1552 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (-2.17% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (30) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-55.88% decrease)

DL1 5RW Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Row with total crimes: 40
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14

DL1 5RW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4583.74-2.17%
Shoplifting3028.997.14%
Anti-social behaviour1519.32-55.88%
Public order139.660.00%
Drugs88.37-27.27%
Possession of weapons45.150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.58-60.00%
Bicycle theft22.58100.00%
Other theft21.29-50.00%
Theft from the person21.29100.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Burglary21.29-60.00%
Robbery11.290.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46101.13-22.03%
Anti-social behaviour3429.630.00%
Shoplifting2821.90-42.86%
Public order1318.0430.00%
Drugs118.3783.33%
Criminal damage and arson107.09-58.33%
Burglary56.440.00%
Other theft43.22-60.00%
Other crime22.580.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-85.71%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 49 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59136.5543.90%
Shoplifting4938.0028.95%
Anti-social behaviour3431.5654.55%
Criminal damage and arson2421.9041.18%
Other theft1015.4666.67%
Public order106.44-37.50%
Vehicle crime76.440.00%
Drugs64.510.00%
Burglary53.8666.67%
Possession of weapons33.220.00%
Other crime21.930.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.64-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences41100.48-18.00%
Shoplifting3826.41-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour2224.48-18.52%
Criminal damage and arson1714.17240.00%
Public order1610.95-20.00%
Drugs610.3120.00%
Other theft63.8650.00%
Burglary33.86-25.00%
Bicycle theft31.930.00%
Other crime21.93-50.00%
Robbery11.290.00%
Theft from the person10.64-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50110.1428.21%
Shoplifting4232.21-4.55%
Anti-social behaviour2727.0522.73%
Public order2017.3966.67%
Drugs512.8866.67%
Criminal damage and arson53.22-28.57%
Burglary43.220.00%
Other crime42.58100.00%
Other theft42.58-33.33%
Bicycle theft32.58-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.930.00%
Theft from the person21.290.00%
Vehicle crime21.29100.00%
Robbery11.290.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4494.040.00%
Violence and sexual offences3928.341200.00%
Anti-social behaviour2225.124.76%
Public order1214.171100.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.730.00%
Other theft64.510.00%
Bicycle theft43.860.00%
Burglary42.580.00%
Drugs32.580.00%
Theft from the person21.930.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2116.1010.53%
Violence and sexual offences313.53-90.91%
Public order11.93-92.31%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4890.18-2.04%
Violence and sexual offences3330.92-31.25%
Anti-social behaviour1921.2658.33%
Public order1312.24225.00%
Criminal damage and arson78.3740.00%
Drugs54.51-58.33%
Burglary43.22-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.580.00%
Other theft31.93-40.00%
Theft from the person21.93100.00%
Bicycle theft21.290.00%
Vehicle crime11.290.00%

In January 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 48 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4996.6236.11%
Violence and sexual offences4831.5629.73%
Anti-social behaviour1230.929.09%
Drugs127.739.09%
Burglary77.73600.00%
Other theft54.51-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson53.22-64.29%
Public order43.22-69.23%
Possession of weapons32.58200.00%
Other crime31.930.00%
Theft from the person11.93-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.64-75.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3788.248.82%
Shoplifting3623.839.09%
Criminal damage and arson1423.1975.00%
Public order139.02-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour118.370.00%
Drugs117.09266.67%
Other theft77.09-30.00%
Vehicle crime44.51100.00%
Theft from the person22.58100.00%
Possession of weapons11.290.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3477.290.00%
Shoplifting3321.900.00%
Public order1421.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour119.020.00%
Other theft107.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.440.00%
Drugs35.150.00%
Vehicle crime21.930.00%
Bicycle theft21.290.00%
Other crime21.290.00%
Theft from the person11.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20244
February 20242
November 20232

A total of 435 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.55 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 59 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202445
August 202446
July 202459
June 202441
May 202450
April 202439
March 20243
February 202433
January 202448
December 202337
November 202334

A total of 228 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202434
July 202434
June 202422
May 202427
April 202422
March 202421
February 202419
January 202412
December 202311
November 202311

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 202410
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 202310

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
July 20243
May 20242
February 20243
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 129 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.73 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 202413
July 202410
June 202416
May 202420
April 202412
March 20241
February 202413
January 20244
December 202313
November 202314

A total of 397 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 39.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202430
August 202428
July 202449
June 202438
May 202442
April 202444
February 202448
January 202449
December 202336
November 202333

A total of 15 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20247
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.10 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202424
June 202417
May 20245
April 20247
February 20247
January 20245
December 202314
November 20238

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.89 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20243
May 20244
April 20244
February 20244
January 20247
December 20231

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20243
February 20245
January 202412
December 202311
November 20233

A total of 5 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
January 20243
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. East Row
    Total40
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order1
  • 4. West Row
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Shoplifting2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Park Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 6. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Skinnergate
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Houndgate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. South Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Greenwell Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 13. Backhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Raby Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 15. Southend Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Victoria Embankment
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Duke Street North Back Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Roslyn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Rockingham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. George Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 21. Park Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. South Arden Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Powlett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Scarth Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Polam Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1