DL3 7HU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL3 7HU

DL3 7HU, Darlington has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.54 per 1,000 population. This DL3 7HU 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 7HU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL3 7HU, encompassing approximately 1995 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the DL3 7HU area, explore the DL3 7HU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (160.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL3 7HU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Penny Lane with total crimes: 3

DL3 7HU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.54160.00%
Shoplifting76.52250.00%
Public order53.510.00%
Possession of weapons22.510.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.00-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.00-80.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.02-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour52.5125.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51-25.00%
Shoplifting21.50-75.00%
Robbery11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting814.54-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences84.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour44.0133.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.00100.00%
Other theft32.00200.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In June 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1016.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences85.01-27.27%
Public order44.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Other crime21.00100.00%
Burglary11.000.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.540.00%
Shoplifting105.51-23.08%
Public order45.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Other crime11.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1316.540.00%
Violence and sexual offences116.520.00%
Criminal damage and arson45.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.000.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour31.500.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.0316.67%
Shoplifting47.02-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour32.00-50.00%
Other theft31.50200.00%
Vehicle crime11.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Burglary10.500.00%
Public order10.50-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1216.54200.00%
Shoplifting76.01-30.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.51500.00%
Public order33.01200.00%
Vehicle crime21.500.00%
Other crime11.000.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.500.00%
Other theft10.50-75.00%

In December 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1010.53400.00%
Other theft45.01-20.00%
Violence and sexual offences42.00-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour12.00-50.00%
Public order10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.50-66.67%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.030.00%
Other theft54.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Shoplifting21.000.00%
Drugs11.000.00%
Burglary10.500.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 94 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20245
July 20248
June 20248
May 202411
April 202411
February 202414
January 202412
December 20234
November 20238

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 20244
May 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 73 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20242
July 20248
June 202410
May 202410
April 202413
February 20244
January 20247
December 202310
November 20232

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
April 20244
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235

A total of 4 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
June 20241
February 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs 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 7HU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total14
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Possession of weapons2
    Public order1
  • 2. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Penny Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 4. Langholm Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Southend Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Marlborough Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Scarth Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 9. Harewood Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Polam Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1