COMETS GARTH, DL2 2FL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL2 2FL

COMETS GARTH, DL2 2FL, Darlington has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.80 per 1,000 population. This DL2 2FL 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 2FL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL2 2FL, encompassing approximately 1148 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-53.85% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-44.44% decrease)
  • Burglary: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL2 2FL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Teeswater with total crimes: 8
  • Bleath Ghyll with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

COMETS GARTH, DL2 2FL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences614.80-53.85%
Anti-social behaviour55.22-44.44%
Burglary24.350.00%
Public order21.740.00%
Shoplifting21.74-60.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1330.48-55.17%
Anti-social behaviour911.32125.00%
Shoplifting57.84-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson24.35-50.00%
Public order21.74-33.33%
Drugs21.740.00%
Other crime11.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.870.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2942.67163.64%
Shoplifting725.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour46.10100.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.48300.00%
Public order33.48-25.00%
Other theft12.610.00%
Other crime10.870.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1121.77-52.17%
Shoplifting79.58600.00%
Public order46.10300.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.48-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.74-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2328.74-36.11%
Anti-social behaviour420.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.4850.00%
Other theft12.610.00%
Public order10.870.00%
Shoplifting10.87-75.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3638.310.00%
Shoplifting431.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.480.00%
Other theft11.740.00%
Public order10.870.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour32.6150.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1419.16-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson412.19100.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.48-60.00%
Public order21.740.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1523.51-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour513.060.00%
Criminal damage and arson24.35-50.00%
Public order21.74-33.33%
Drugs11.740.00%
Other theft10.870.00%
Burglary10.870.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2533.0978.57%
Anti-social behaviour521.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.35100.00%
Public order33.480.00%
Shoplifting12.61-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1426.997.69%
Anti-social behaviour512.190.00%
Public order34.35-25.00%
Shoplifting32.61-50.00%
Vehicle crime22.61-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.74-66.67%
Other crime11.740.00%
Other theft10.870.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1333.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson611.320.00%
Shoplifting65.220.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.220.00%
Public order44.350.00%
Vehicle crime33.480.00%
Burglary12.610.00%
Bicycle theft10.870.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 199 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202413
July 202429
June 202411
May 202423
April 202436
February 202414
January 202415
December 202325
November 202314
September 202313

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
September 20234

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
March 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
September 20235

A total of 36 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20247
June 20247
May 20241
April 20244
December 20231
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20242
February 20244
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
September 20236

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

MonthCount
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
November 20231

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
November 20232
September 20233

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL2 2FL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Teeswater
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 2. Bleath Ghyll
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 4. Minors Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Rothbury Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 6. Wentworth Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Skerningham Avenue
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Edward Pease Way
    Total1
    Burglary1