DL3 6JX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL3 6JX

DL3 6JX, Darlington has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 28.72 per 1,000 population. This DL3 6JX 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 6JX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL3 6JX, encompassing approximately 2959 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (16) incidents (-44.83% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)

DL3 6JX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 22
  • Kingston Street with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

DL3 6JX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1928.72-9.52%
Violence and sexual offences166.42-44.83%
Criminal damage and arson145.4155.56%
Public order84.73-11.11%
Shoplifting82.70-27.27%
Vehicle crime42.7033.33%
Other theft41.35300.00%
Burglary41.35100.00%
Possession of weapons31.35200.00%
Other crime31.01200.00%
Drugs11.01-80.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2932.10-3.33%
Anti-social behaviour219.8061.54%
Shoplifting117.10-15.38%
Public order93.7228.57%
Criminal damage and arson93.04-30.77%
Drugs53.0466.67%
Vehicle crime31.69-62.50%
Burglary21.01-71.43%
Theft from the person20.680.00%
Other theft10.68-66.67%
Other crime10.34-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Robbery10.340.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3034.8136.36%
Shoplifting1310.1418.18%
Criminal damage and arson134.3985.71%
Anti-social behaviour134.39-38.10%
Vehicle crime84.3960.00%
Public order72.70-30.00%
Burglary72.3775.00%
Drugs32.37-25.00%
Other theft31.01-50.00%
Other crime31.01200.00%
Theft from the person21.010.00%
Bicycle theft10.680.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2231.09-37.14%
Anti-social behaviour217.4316.67%
Shoplifting117.10-26.67%
Public order103.7242.86%
Criminal damage and arson73.3816.67%
Other theft62.37-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.0366.67%
Drugs41.69300.00%
Burglary41.35-33.33%
Other crime11.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3536.50-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour1811.8350.00%
Shoplifting156.0887.50%
Other theft85.07-11.11%
Public order72.70-22.22%
Burglary62.37-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.03-45.45%
Possession of weapons32.030.00%
Vehicle crime31.01-40.00%
Bicycle theft31.010.00%
Other crime11.01-50.00%
Robbery10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4238.192000.00%
Anti-social behaviour1214.19-29.41%
Criminal damage and arson114.06450.00%
Burglary93.720.00%
Other theft93.040.00%
Public order93.04800.00%
Shoplifting83.040.00%
Vehicle crime52.700.00%
Bicycle theft31.690.00%
Drugs31.010.00%
Other crime21.010.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour177.4313.33%
Violence and sexual offences25.74-91.67%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-77.78%
Public order10.68-87.50%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2432.440.00%
Anti-social behaviour158.1150.00%
Shoplifting125.07-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson94.060.00%
Public order83.0433.33%
Other theft72.7040.00%
Vehicle crime42.37-42.86%
Burglary41.35-33.33%
Theft from the person31.350.00%
Other crime31.010.00%
Drugs21.01100.00%
Bicycle theft20.68100.00%
Possession of weapons20.68100.00%
Robbery10.68-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2429.74-27.27%
Shoplifting138.1144.44%
Anti-social behaviour104.39-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson93.38-35.71%
Vehicle crime73.0440.00%
Public order62.37-33.33%
Burglary62.03100.00%
Other theft52.03-16.67%
Other crime31.6950.00%
Robbery21.010.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.34-75.00%
Drugs10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3333.1222.22%
Criminal damage and arson1411.15100.00%
Anti-social behaviour124.73-33.33%
Shoplifting94.06-10.00%
Public order93.0480.00%
Other theft63.04-25.00%
Vehicle crime52.03-37.50%
Bicycle theft41.690.00%
Burglary31.3550.00%
Other crime21.01-33.33%
Drugs10.68-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2731.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour189.120.00%
Shoplifting106.080.00%
Other theft83.380.00%
Vehicle crime82.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.700.00%
Public order52.370.00%
Drugs41.690.00%
Other crime31.350.00%
Burglary21.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202421
July 202413
June 202421
May 202418
April 202412
March 202417
February 202415
January 202410
December 202312
November 202318

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20234

A total of 79 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202410
May 20247
April 20249
March 20241
February 20248
January 20246
December 20239
November 20235

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20249
July 202413
June 20247
May 20246
April 202411
March 20242
February 20249
January 20249
December 202314
November 20237

A total of 110 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202411
July 202413
June 202411
May 202415
April 20248
February 202412
January 202413
December 20239
November 202310

A total of 284 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 25.82 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202429
July 202430
June 202422
May 202435
April 202442
March 20242
February 202424
January 202424
December 202333
November 202327

A total of 52 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20248
June 20245
May 20243
April 20245
February 20244
January 20247
December 20235
November 20238

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20248
April 20249
February 20247
January 20245
December 20236
November 20238

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20241
December 20234

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20247
June 20244
May 20246
April 20249
February 20244
January 20246
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
May 20241
February 20243

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL3 6JX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Commercial Street
    Total22
    Shoplifting7
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Burglary4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Kingston Street
    Total5
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Brunswick Street North
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. John Dobbin Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other crime1
    Public order1
  • 6. John Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 7. Marburn Place
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 8. Elmfield Terrace
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Theatre/Concert Hall
    Total3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Mowden Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 11. Elmfield Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Westbrook Terrace
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Lambton Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Wilkes Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. North Lodge Terrace
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 16. Dodds Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 17. Marshall Street
    Total2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 18. Hilda Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. High Northgate
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 20. Corporation Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 21. Easson Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Forster Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Portland Place
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Kendrew Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Grace Court
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Lodge Street
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 27. Upper Russell Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 28. B6279
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Mowden Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Valley Street North
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1