DL3 8BF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL3 8BF

DL3 8BF, Darlington has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.11 per 1,000 population. This DL3 8BF 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 8BF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL3 8BF, encompassing approximately 3128 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL3 8BF Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Langholm Crescent with total crimes: 2
  • Southend Avenue with total crimes: 2

DL3 8BF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.11125.00%
Public order42.88300.00%
Other theft21.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.64-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences43.52-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.28-33.33%
Robbery10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%
Public order10.320.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences65.4350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.9250.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.96200.00%
Shoplifting20.960.00%
Other theft20.64100.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.15-63.64%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%
Public order20.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%
Other theft10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.7537.50%
Vehicle crime23.520.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.64100.00%
Other crime10.64-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.110.00%
Public order22.560.00%
Other crime20.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.320.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.32-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences127.9950.00%
Vehicle crime33.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.96-50.00%
Other theft30.9650.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.960.00%
Burglary10.640.00%
Shoplifting10.32-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.9960.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.56500.00%
Vehicle crime31.920.00%
Public order30.960.00%
Other theft20.96-33.33%
Shoplifting20.64100.00%
Other crime10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.20-28.57%
Other theft31.60-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.96-50.00%
Shoplifting10.320.00%

In November 2023, 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 offences75.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.240.00%
Other theft41.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20243

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.40 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20246
June 20244
May 202411
April 20248
February 202412
January 20248
December 20235
November 20237

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20241
April 20242
February 20242
November 20235

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20242
June 20241
April 20241
February 20243
January 20242
December 20233
November 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241

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

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

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20246
December 20231
November 20232

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL3 8BF postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Langholm Crescent
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Southend Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Elton Grove
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Scarth Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 6. Harewood Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 7. Rustland Drive
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 8. Knoll Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1