WESTMORELAND STREET, DL3 0NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL3 0NU

WESTMORELAND STREET, DL3 0NU, Darlington has recorded a total of 66 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.75 per 1,000 population. This DL3 0NU 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 0NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL3 0NU, encompassing approximately 2901 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)

DL3 0NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Street with total crimes: 21
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6
  • Cumberland Street with total crimes: 4

WESTMORELAND STREET, DL3 0NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2022.7566.67%
Violence and sexual offences186.8928.57%
Anti-social behaviour116.20-8.33%
Other theft53.79-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.72-42.86%
Vehicle crime31.380.00%
Public order21.03-33.33%
Other crime10.690.00%
Burglary10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.34-75.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1423.0916.67%
Anti-social behaviour124.83-33.33%
Shoplifting124.1420.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.14-22.22%
Other theft62.41100.00%
Burglary42.07300.00%
Drugs41.380.00%
Vehicle crime31.38-25.00%
Public order31.030.00%
Possession of weapons21.03100.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1819.99125.00%
Violence and sexual offences126.20-20.00%
Shoplifting104.14233.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.45-30.77%
Vehicle crime43.100.00%
Other theft31.38-50.00%
Burglary11.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1517.230.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour84.48-38.46%
Other theft62.76100.00%
Shoplifting32.07-25.00%
Public order21.030.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1522.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson135.1744.44%
Anti-social behaviour134.48-23.53%
Vehicle crime74.4816.67%
Shoplifting42.41-42.86%
Burglary31.38-50.00%
Other theft31.03-25.00%
Other crime21.03100.00%
Public order20.69-50.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1721.7130.77%
Violence and sexual offences95.86350.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.100.00%
Shoplifting73.10600.00%
Burglary62.410.00%
Vehicle crime62.070.00%
Other theft42.07300.00%
Public order41.380.00%
Other crime11.380.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour135.8662.50%
Violence and sexual offences24.48-85.71%
Shoplifting10.69-75.00%
Other theft10.34-80.00%

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 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1420.68-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson104.8325.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.45166.67%
Public order62.76100.00%
Other theft52.0766.67%
Vehicle crime51.720.00%
Shoplifting41.72100.00%
Other crime31.38200.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Burglary20.69-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1817.235.88%
Criminal damage and arson86.2033.33%
Vehicle crime52.7625.00%
Burglary41.720.00%
Other theft31.38200.00%
Public order31.03-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.030.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Shoplifting20.69-75.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1717.92-29.17%
Shoplifting85.86166.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.7650.00%
Public order42.07300.00%
Vehicle crime41.3833.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.38-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.030.00%
Other crime20.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.690.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Other theft10.34-85.71%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2417.589.09%
Other theft78.27133.33%
Anti-social behaviour52.41-61.54%
Criminal damage and arson41.72100.00%
Vehicle crime31.3850.00%
Shoplifting31.03-50.00%
Drugs21.030.00%
Burglary10.69-50.00%
Public order10.34-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.990.00%
Anti-social behaviour137.580.00%
Shoplifting64.480.00%
Public order52.070.00%
Other theft31.720.00%
Burglary21.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Vehicle crime20.690.00%
Drugs20.690.00%
Other crime10.690.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
May 20247
April 20246
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 180 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202418
August 202414
July 202412
June 202415
May 202415
April 20249
March 20242
February 202414
January 202418
December 202317
November 202324
September 202322

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244
February 20246
January 20243
December 20234
November 20231
September 20235

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202412
July 202418
June 20248
May 202413
April 202417
March 202413
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20235
September 202313

A total of 47 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20246
May 20243
April 20244
March 20241
February 20245
January 20243
December 20231
November 20237
September 20233

A total of 85 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20247
July 20249
June 202413
May 202413
April 20249
February 202410
January 20248
December 20236
November 20234
September 20232

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20243
April 20246
February 20242
January 20244
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20244
June 20241
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 80 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202412
July 202410
June 20243
May 20244
April 20247
March 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20238
November 20233
September 20236

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
January 20241
December 20232

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Charles Street
    Total21
    Shoplifting17
    Anti-social behaviour4
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting3
  • 3. Cumberland Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Spring Hill
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
  • 5. North Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 6. Shildon Street
    Total3
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. I'Anson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marske Grove
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 10. Denmark Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Wales Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Petrol Station
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Elmtree Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 14. Therby Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Hensfield Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Prospect Place
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 17. Appleton Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. Harry Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Cross Street
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Mellor Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. St Paul'S Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wensleydale Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Eldon Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Lansdowne Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 25. Brougham Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 26. Wederly Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1