THE SQUARE, DL2 1EG Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL2 1EG

THE SQUARE, DL2 1EG, Darlington has recorded a total of 14 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.93 per 1,000 population. This DL2 1EG crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL2 postcode area, which has experienced 94 crimes and a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL2 1EG crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL2 1EG, encompassing approximately 2020 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

DL2 1EG Crime Hotspots

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

  • Elm Gardens with total crimes: 4
  • Thorntree Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Station Road with total crimes: 1

THE SQUARE, DL2 1EG Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour56.93400.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.48-20.00%
Public order21.98100.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.990.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.47400.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.480.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In July 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order11.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.50-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.50-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.48-33.33%
Other theft10.990.00%
Public order10.50-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.940.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.480.00%
Public order21.490.00%
Burglary10.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences54.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.48200.00%
Vehicle crime11.490.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.99-50.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour21.980.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.99-83.33%
Public order10.500.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.95100.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.970.00%
Public order10.990.00%
Shoplifting10.500.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences33.47-62.50%
Anti-social behaviour21.49100.00%
Vehicle crime10.990.00%
Public order10.500.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.45166.67%
Other crime23.960.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.490.00%
Vehicle crime20.990.00%
Public order20.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.990.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241

A total of 5 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
January 20242
September 20232

A total of 46 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
February 20241
January 20246
December 20233
November 20238
September 20233

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

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
September 20232

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20232

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL2 1EG postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Elm Gardens
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. Thorntree Gardens
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 3. Station Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Station Terrace
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Woodlands Green
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Mount Pleasant Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Grendon Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Dinsdale
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Thorntree Villas
    Total1
    Public order1