BLACKWELL LANE, DL3 8QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL3 8QD

BLACKWELL LANE, DL3 8QD, Darlington has recorded a total of 17 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.27 per 1,000 population. This DL3 8QD 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 8QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL3 8QD, encompassing approximately 1833 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL3 8QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6
  • Penny Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Blackwell Lane with total crimes: 3

BLACKWELL LANE, DL3 8QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.2750.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.270.00%
Public order21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.090.00%
Other theft21.090.00%
Robbery11.090.00%
Burglary10.550.00%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences46.0033.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.1850.00%
Vehicle crime21.64100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09-33.33%

In July 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft37.09200.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.64-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.64100.00%
Vehicle crime11.090.00%
Possession of weapons10.550.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.73-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour32.73-25.00%
Public order21.64-33.33%
Burglary11.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.36100.00%
Public order32.180.00%
Vehicle crime11.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.820.00%
Other crime21.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.9150.00%
Other theft36.54200.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.640.00%
Burglary10.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.55-80.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Public order10.55-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences810.91166.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.36400.00%
Public order32.730.00%
Other crime11.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.550.00%
Other theft10.55-66.67%
Shoplifting10.550.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.91-62.50%
Other theft31.6450.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.64-50.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.55-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences88.7333.33%
Criminal damage and arson24.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.09100.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Burglary21.090.00%

In September 2023, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Vehicle crime710.360.00%
Violence and sexual offences63.820.00%
Burglary23.270.00%
Drugs11.090.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.550.00%
Shoplifting10.550.00%
Other theft10.550.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20242
May 20243
February 20241
January 20243

A total of 70 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20243
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
February 202412
January 20248
December 20233
November 20238
September 20236

A total of 27 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20244
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20245
December 20231
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20241
April 20243
February 20241
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20243
June 20241
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
September 20237

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
January 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

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

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Petrol Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 2. Penny Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 3. Blackwell Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Southend Avenue
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Marlborough Drive
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Harewood Terrace
    Total1
    Public order1