DL1 5YF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL1 5YF

DL1 5YF, Darlington has recorded a total of 27 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.98 per 1,000 population. This DL1 5YF 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 5YF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL1 5YF, encompassing approximately 794 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)

DL1 5YF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Loraine Crescent with total crimes: 4
  • Penny Lane with total crimes: 3

DL1 5YF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences933.98125.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour37.55-40.00%
Burglary33.780.00%
Public order23.78100.00%
Other theft22.52100.00%
Robbery12.520.00%
Drugs11.260.00%

In August 2024, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson625.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour57.5566.67%
Violence and sexual offences46.290.00%
Bicycle theft25.030.00%
Other theft12.52-50.00%
Public order11.260.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences418.88-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson35.0350.00%
Anti-social behaviour33.780.00%
Other theft23.780.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%
Public order11.26-66.67%
Possession of weapons11.260.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences925.17-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour311.33-62.50%
Public order33.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.780.00%
Burglary12.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%
Theft from the person11.260.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1232.7320.00%
Anti-social behaviour815.1060.00%
Public order310.070.00%
Other theft23.780.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1025.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour512.59400.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.290.00%
Other crime13.780.00%
Bicycle theft11.260.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour11.26-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1130.2110.00%
Burglary313.850.00%
Other theft33.78200.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.78-66.67%
Public order22.520.00%
Shoplifting12.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime11.260.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1028.95900.00%
Anti-social behaviour612.59500.00%
Public order27.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.52100.00%
Vehicle crime12.520.00%
Other theft11.26-75.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%

In December 2023, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft410.07100.00%
Anti-social behaviour15.030.00%
Shoplifting11.260.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.26-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.26-88.89%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences927.690.00%
Burglary511.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson26.290.00%
Other theft22.520.00%
Vehicle crime22.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.520.00%
Other crime11.260.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
February 20242
January 20242

A total of 79 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.90 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20244
June 20249
May 202412
April 202410
February 202411
January 202410
December 20231
November 20239

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 20241
February 20242
January 20246
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20246
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 1 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

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
February 20243
November 20235

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
November 20232

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Loraine Crescent
    Total4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Penny Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Blackwell Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Southend Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Marlborough Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Heslop Drive
    Total2
    Burglary2
  • 9. Harewood Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Polam Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Lakeside
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1