MELROSE AVENUE, DL3 0AA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL3 0AA

MELROSE AVENUE, DL3 0AA, Darlington has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.56 per 1,000 population. This DL3 0AA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL3 postcode area, which has experienced 309 crimes and a crime rate of 7.05 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL3 0AA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL3 0AA, encompassing approximately 2219 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)

DL3 0AA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakland Gardens with total crimes: 6
  • Elmcroft with total crimes: 3
  • Kent Close with total crimes: 1

MELROSE AVENUE, DL3 0AA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.5633.33%
Anti-social behaviour53.60-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson32.25-25.00%
Other crime11.35-50.00%
Public order10.45-50.00%
Shoplifting10.450.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour710.81-12.50%
Violence and sexual offences63.15-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson42.700.00%
Other crime21.800.00%
Public order20.90-33.33%
Other theft20.90100.00%
Vehicle crime10.900.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.2283.33%
Anti-social behaviour84.9533.33%
Shoplifting53.60150.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.2533.33%
Public order31.8050.00%
Burglary31.35200.00%
Other theft11.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences611.26-45.45%
Anti-social behaviour62.7050.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.700.00%
Other theft21.350.00%
Public order20.900.00%
Vehicle crime20.900.00%
Shoplifting20.90-33.33%
Burglary10.900.00%
Drugs10.450.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.61120.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.95-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.8050.00%
Shoplifting31.35-50.00%
Other theft21.35100.00%
Public order20.90100.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Burglary10.450.00%
Possession of weapons10.450.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour610.36500.00%
Shoplifting62.700.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.250.00%
Drugs10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.90-66.67%
Other crime10.450.00%

In February 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.81400.00%
Violence and sexual offences44.50-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour31.80200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.35-60.00%
Public order20.90-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.900.00%
Other crime10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences710.36-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson53.15150.00%
Public order42.25100.00%
Drugs31.800.00%
Shoplifting21.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.90-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.45-75.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences1515.3236.36%
Anti-social behaviour56.7666.67%
Shoplifting42.25-42.86%
Vehicle crime41.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.80-71.43%
Public order20.90100.00%
Other theft10.900.00%
Burglary10.45-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1117.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.950.00%
Shoplifting73.150.00%
Vehicle crime43.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.800.00%
Burglary21.350.00%
Robbery10.900.00%
Public order10.450.00%
Other theft10.450.00%
Other crime10.450.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231

A total of 84 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20246
July 202411
June 20246
May 202411
April 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 202315
November 202311

A total of 49 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.45 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20235
November 20233

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20242
February 20242
January 20245
December 20232
November 20237

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 40 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.44 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20245
June 20242
May 20243
April 20246
February 202410
January 20242
December 20234
November 20237

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
January 20241
December 20234
November 20234

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 2 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
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
January 20243

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

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL3 0AA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Oakland Gardens
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Elmcroft
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Kent Close
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 4. Beaumont Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Vernon Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Myrtle Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Holmwood Grove
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Foxglove Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Tempest Court
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Lytham Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bowman Street
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Lowson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1