WHESSOE ROAD, DL3 0QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL3 0QP

WHESSOE ROAD, DL3 0QP, Darlington has recorded a total of 103 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 33.56 per 1,000 population. This DL3 0QP crime rate stands in contrast to the broader DL3 postcode area, which has experienced 293 crimes and a crime rate of 6.68 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this DL3 0QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL3 0QP, encompassing approximately 3069 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (105.88% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-24.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-16.67% decrease)

DL3 0QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Street with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 9
  • Arthur Street with total crimes: 7

WHESSOE ROAD, DL3 0QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3533.56105.88%
Anti-social behaviour1911.40-24.00%
Shoplifting156.19-16.67%
Other theft94.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.93-25.00%
Drugs61.95200.00%
Public order51.9525.00%
Vehicle crime41.63-33.33%
Burglary31.3050.00%
Possession of weapons10.980.00%

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2528.6725.00%
Shoplifting188.1538.46%
Violence and sexual offences175.8613.33%
Criminal damage and arson85.54-20.00%
Vehicle crime62.61500.00%
Public order41.95-20.00%
Other theft31.30-57.14%
Drugs20.98100.00%
Burglary20.65100.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2024.44-16.67%
Violence and sexual offences156.52-37.50%
Shoplifting134.89-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson104.24-33.33%
Other theft73.26-22.22%
Public order52.2866.67%
Vehicle crime11.63-88.89%
Burglary10.33-85.71%
Other crime10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2437.4741.18%
Anti-social behaviour247.8220.00%
Shoplifting187.8238.46%
Criminal damage and arson155.8636.36%
Vehicle crime94.89-10.00%
Other theft92.9380.00%
Burglary72.93-50.00%
Public order32.28-50.00%
Possession of weapons20.980.00%
Other crime10.65-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%
Drugs10.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.330.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2032.2625.00%
Violence and sexual offences176.52750.00%
Burglary145.540.00%
Shoplifting134.561200.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.240.00%
Vehicle crime103.580.00%
Public order63.260.00%
Other theft51.95400.00%
Other crime21.630.00%
Bicycle theft10.650.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour166.5214.29%
Violence and sexual offences25.21-83.33%
Shoplifting10.65-87.50%
Other theft10.33-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1421.837.69%
Violence and sexual offences124.56-53.85%
Shoplifting83.91-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson72.61-46.15%
Vehicle crime62.28-40.00%
Other theft51.9525.00%
Public order41.63-33.33%
Drugs41.30100.00%
Burglary31.30-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2630.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson138.4718.18%
Anti-social behaviour134.2485.71%
Shoplifting114.24-26.67%
Vehicle crime103.58400.00%
Public order63.26100.00%
Burglary51.95150.00%
Other theft41.63-20.00%
Drugs21.300.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Possession of weapons10.33-66.67%
Robbery10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2626.7230.00%
Shoplifting158.47-11.76%
Criminal damage and arson114.8922.22%
Anti-social behaviour73.58-36.36%
Other theft52.28-44.44%
Public order31.630.00%
Possession of weapons30.980.00%
Bicycle theft20.980.00%
Drugs20.650.00%
Vehicle crime20.65-60.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Theft from the person20.65100.00%
Other crime10.650.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2025.411900.00%
Shoplifting176.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour115.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.580.00%
Other theft92.930.00%
Vehicle crime52.930.00%
Drugs21.630.00%
Burglary20.650.00%
Bicycle theft20.650.00%
Theft from the person10.650.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences10.33-96.88%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3231.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour2310.43-30.30%
Shoplifting137.49160.00%
Public order94.2450.00%
Other theft52.93-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.63-60.00%
Drugs41.300.00%
Burglary31.300.00%
Vehicle crime30.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

In August 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3332.580.00%
Violence and sexual offences3210.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson1010.430.00%
Other theft73.260.00%
Public order62.280.00%
Shoplifting51.950.00%
Vehicle crime31.630.00%
Burglary30.980.00%
Other crime10.980.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20246
June 20241
May 20249
April 202410
February 20246
January 202410
December 20232
November 20235
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 259 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 19.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202435
July 202417
June 202415
May 202424
April 202417
March 20242
February 202412
January 202426
December 202326
November 202320
October 20231
September 202332
August 202332

A total of 225 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202425
June 202420
May 202424
April 202420
March 202416
February 202414
January 202413
December 20237
November 202311
September 202323
August 202333

A total of 147 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202415
July 202418
June 202413
May 202418
April 202413
March 20241
February 20248
January 202411
December 202315
November 202317
September 202313
August 20235

A total of 104 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 202415
April 202411
February 20247
January 202413
December 202311
November 20239
September 20234
August 202310

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20246
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
September 20239
August 20236

A total of 69 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20247
May 20249
April 20245
March 20241
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20239
September 20235
August 20237

A total of 45 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
May 20247
April 202414
February 20243
January 20245
December 20232
November 20232
September 20233
August 20233

A total of 24 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
February 20244
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
January 20241
December 20233

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
December 20232
November 20231

A total of 10 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231
August 20231

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Charles Street
    Total17
    Shoplifting9
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Shopping Area
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Other theft2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Arthur Street
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Wales Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. High Northgate
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 6. Ann'S Terrace
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. A167
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 8. Edmund Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Stephen Court
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Eldon Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Marburn Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Katherine Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Albert Road
    Total3
    Shoplifting3
  • 14. Shildon Street
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. William Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Mellor Court
    Total2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Havelock Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Gurney Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 20. Widdowfield Street
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Barron Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 22. Wilson Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Station Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Lansdowne Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Stephenson Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Mcnay Street
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 27. George Short Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. Alliance Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Poulton Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Surtees Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1