DL2 2GU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL2 2GU

DL2 2GU, Darlington has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 110.57 per 1,000 population. This DL2 2GU 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 2GU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL2 2GU, encompassing approximately 144 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 2GU 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

DL2 2GU 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 behaviour6110.57-40.00%
Violence and sexual offences441.46-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson327.6450.00%
Shoplifting120.730.00%
Burglary16.910.00%
Public order16.910.00%

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 behaviour10145.1242.86%
Violence and sexual offences669.1020.00%
Criminal damage and arson241.46-50.00%
Shoplifting113.820.00%
Other crime16.910.00%
Drugs16.910.00%

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 behaviour7158.9440.00%
Violence and sexual offences548.3766.67%
Other theft434.55300.00%
Criminal damage and arson427.640.00%
Drugs127.640.00%
Vehicle crime16.910.00%
Burglary16.910.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5110.5725.00%
Public order434.55100.00%
Violence and sexual offences327.64-66.67%
Shoplifting220.73100.00%
Drugs113.820.00%
Other theft16.910.00%

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 offences9124.3928.57%
Anti-social behaviour462.19-20.00%
Public order227.64-33.33%
Other crime113.820.00%
Burglary16.910.00%
Shoplifting16.91-66.67%

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 offences7145.1216.67%
Anti-social behaviour548.370.00%
Public order334.5550.00%
Shoplifting320.73200.00%
Other theft120.730.00%
Burglary16.910.00%
Vehicle crime16.910.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences689.84500.00%
Public order241.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson213.82100.00%
Other theft113.820.00%
Shoplifting16.910.00%
Burglary16.910.00%

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 behaviour134.550.00%
Burglary16.910.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.91-50.00%
Vehicle crime16.91-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences16.91-85.71%

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 offences796.7575.00%
Vehicle crime348.37200.00%
Criminal damage and arson220.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.82-66.67%
Other crime16.910.00%

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 offences462.19-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour327.64200.00%
Vehicle crime120.73-75.00%
Criminal damage and arson16.91-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6103.660.00%
Vehicle crime441.460.00%
Criminal damage and arson227.640.00%
Public order113.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.910.00%
Bicycle theft16.910.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 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 20243
May 20249
April 20247
February 20246
January 20241
December 20237
November 20234
September 20236

A total of 43 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.30 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 20245
May 20244
April 20245
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243
February 20241

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20244
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 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 11 month period, averaging 2.17 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 20243
February 20242
September 20231

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 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
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 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 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20231
September 20234

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 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 2GU 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. Leach Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Meadowfield Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Crossfield Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Spring Court
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Auckland Oval
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Faverdale
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Westgate Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1