LOCOMOTION LANE, DL2 2GJ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL2 2GJ

LOCOMOTION LANE, DL2 2GJ, Darlington has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 86.58 per 1,000 population. This DL2 2GJ 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 2GJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL2 2GJ, encompassing approximately 184 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DL2 2GJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • West Auckland Road with total crimes: 3
  • Bleath Ghyll with total crimes: 2
  • Swinbridge with total crimes: 2

LOCOMOTION LANE, DL2 2GJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour686.58-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences432.47-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson321.6550.00%
Shoplifting116.230.00%
Burglary15.410.00%
Public order15.410.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10113.6442.86%
Violence and sexual offences654.1120.00%
Criminal damage and arson232.47-33.33%
Shoplifting110.820.00%
Other crime15.410.00%
Drugs15.410.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour7119.0575.00%
Violence and sexual offences537.88150.00%
Other theft427.06100.00%
Criminal damage and arson321.650.00%
Drugs116.230.00%
Vehicle crime15.410.00%
Burglary15.410.00%

In June 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order481.17100.00%
Anti-social behaviour421.650.00%
Other theft221.650.00%
Shoplifting210.82100.00%
Violence and sexual offences210.82-77.78%
Drugs110.820.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences991.9928.57%
Anti-social behaviour448.70-20.00%
Public order221.65-50.00%
Burglary110.820.00%
Shoplifting15.410.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7108.2340.00%
Anti-social behaviour537.880.00%
Public order427.06100.00%
Other theft121.650.00%
Burglary15.410.00%
Vehicle crime15.410.00%
Shoplifting15.410.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences554.11400.00%
Public order227.060.00%
Other theft110.820.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.410.00%
Burglary15.410.00%

In January 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 behaviour127.060.00%
Burglary15.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.41-50.00%
Vehicle crime15.41-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences15.41-85.71%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences775.7675.00%
Vehicle crime337.88200.00%
Criminal damage and arson216.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour110.82-66.67%
Other crime15.410.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences448.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour321.650.00%
Vehicle crime116.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson15.410.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20246
July 20245
June 20242
May 20249
April 20247
February 20245
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 13 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20244
February 20242

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 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
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20242
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. West Auckland Road
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Bleath Ghyll
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 3. Swinbridge
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 4. Faverdale Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Sugar Hill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Leach Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Meadowfield Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Crossfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Spring Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Faverdale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Westgate Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1