DL1 5RX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 5RX

DL1 5RX, Darlington has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 83.13 per 1,000 population. This DL1 5RX 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 5RX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 5RX, encompassing approximately 1623 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-8.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (14.81% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-58.33% decrease)

DL1 5RX Crime Hotspots

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

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

DL1 5RX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4683.13-8.00%
Shoplifting3128.3314.81%
Anti-social behaviour1519.09-58.33%
Public order149.240.00%
Drugs88.62-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson54.93-58.33%
Possession of weapons43.080.00%
Burglary32.46-40.00%
Bicycle theft21.85100.00%
Other theft21.23-60.00%
Theft from the person21.23100.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Robbery11.230.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences50102.22-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour3630.799.09%
Shoplifting2722.17-34.15%
Public order1416.6327.27%
Criminal damage and arson128.62-50.00%
Drugs117.3983.33%
Other theft56.77-44.44%
Burglary53.080.00%
Other crime23.080.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-83.33%
Bicycle theft10.620.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences60125.0139.53%
Shoplifting4136.9536.67%
Anti-social behaviour3325.2543.48%
Criminal damage and arson2420.3250.00%
Public order1114.78-26.67%
Other theft96.7728.57%
Vehicle crime65.540.00%
Drugs63.690.00%
Burglary53.69150.00%
Possession of weapons33.080.00%
Other crime21.850.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.620.00%
Bicycle theft10.62-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4391.75-15.69%
Shoplifting3026.4811.11%
Anti-social behaviour2318.47-11.54%
Criminal damage and arson1614.16166.67%
Public order159.85-28.57%
Other theft79.2475.00%
Drugs64.3120.00%
Bicycle theft33.690.00%
Burglary21.85-50.00%
Other crime21.23-50.00%
Robbery11.230.00%
Theft from the person10.62-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5197.3024.39%
Shoplifting2731.41-30.77%
Anti-social behaviour2616.6318.18%
Public order2116.0175.00%
Criminal damage and arson612.93-14.29%
Drugs53.6966.67%
Burglary43.08-20.00%
Other crime42.46100.00%
Other theft42.46-33.33%
Bicycle theft32.46-25.00%
Possession of weapons21.850.00%
Theft from the person21.230.00%
Vehicle crime21.23100.00%
Robbery11.230.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4188.681266.67%
Shoplifting3925.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour2224.024.76%
Public order1213.551100.00%
Criminal damage and arson77.390.00%
Other theft64.310.00%
Burglary53.690.00%
Bicycle theft43.080.00%
Drugs32.460.00%
Theft from the person21.850.00%
Other crime21.230.00%
Vehicle crime11.230.00%

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 behaviour2115.405.00%
Violence and sexual offences312.93-91.43%
Public order11.85-90.91%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3573.90-30.00%
Shoplifting2421.554.35%
Anti-social behaviour2014.7866.67%
Public order1112.32175.00%
Criminal damage and arson86.7714.29%
Drugs54.93-58.33%
Burglary43.08-42.86%
Possession of weapons32.460.00%
Vehicle crime31.85200.00%
Other theft31.85-40.00%
Theft from the person21.85100.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5078.8213.64%
Shoplifting2330.79-4.17%
Anti-social behaviour1214.1620.00%
Drugs127.399.09%
Burglary77.39600.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.31-46.15%
Other theft54.31-37.50%
Public order43.08-69.23%
Possession of weapons32.46200.00%
Other crime31.85200.00%
Theft from the person11.85-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.62-75.00%

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 offences4481.2912.82%
Shoplifting2427.10-22.58%
Criminal damage and arson1314.7844.44%
Public order138.010.00%
Drugs118.01266.67%
Anti-social behaviour106.77-9.09%
Other theft86.16-20.00%
Vehicle crime44.93100.00%
Theft from the person22.46100.00%
Other crime11.23-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.620.00%
Burglary10.620.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3976.360.00%
Shoplifting3124.020.00%
Public order1319.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour118.010.00%
Other theft106.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson96.160.00%
Other crime35.540.00%
Drugs31.850.00%
Vehicle crime21.850.00%
Bicycle theft21.230.00%
Theft from the person11.230.00%

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 229 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202436
July 202433
June 202423
May 202426
April 202422
March 202421
February 202420
January 202412
December 202310
November 202311

A total of 59 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.90 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20249
June 20247
May 20244
April 20246
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
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 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202414
July 202411
June 202415
May 202421
April 202412
March 20241
February 202411
January 20244
December 202313
November 202313

A total of 462 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202446
August 202450
July 202460
June 202443
May 202451
April 202441
March 20243
February 202435
January 202450
December 202344
November 202339

A total of 297 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 29.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202427
July 202441
June 202430
May 202427
April 202439
February 202424
January 202423
December 202324
November 202331

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 36 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20246
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20232

A total of 107 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.70 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 202424
June 202416
May 20246
April 20247
February 20248
January 20247
December 202313
November 20239

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 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.38 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
December 20231
November 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. East Row
    Total40
    Shoplifting16
    Violence and sexual offences13
    Drugs5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total14
    Violence and sexual offences4
    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. Chatsworth Terrace
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Greenwell Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Bedford Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 15. Backhouse Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 16. Raby Terrace
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 17. Southend Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Victoria Embankment
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Duke Street North Back Street
    Total1
    Bicycle theft1
  • 20. Roslyn Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Rockingham Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. George Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Park Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 24. South Arden Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Powlett Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Scarth Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 27. Polam Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1