DL3 9SP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL3 9SP

DL3 9SP, Darlington has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.01 per 1,000 population. This DL3 9SP 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 9SP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL3 9SP, encompassing approximately 3710 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)

DL3 9SP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Branksome Hall Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Elvet Place with total crimes: 2
  • Bolton Close with total crimes: 2

DL3 9SP 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 Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.0150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.43-22.22%
Public order31.8950.00%
Burglary20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour95.6612.50%
Violence and sexual offences62.43-45.45%
Criminal damage and arson21.62-33.33%
Public order20.54-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.2857.14%
Anti-social behaviour82.9614.29%
Criminal damage and arson32.160.00%
Public order30.81-50.00%
Other theft20.810.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.47-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour71.890.00%
Public order61.89200.00%
Other theft21.62100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.01-15.38%
Anti-social behaviour72.9640.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.89400.00%
Public order21.35-33.33%
Other theft10.540.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences136.740.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.500.00%
Public order31.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour51.35400.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences63.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.620.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.20-36.84%
Criminal damage and arson43.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.08-40.00%
Drugs20.810.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences198.8958.33%
Anti-social behaviour55.120.00%
Public order31.3550.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81100.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.230.00%
Public order21.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20249
July 20248
June 20247
May 20247
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20235
November 20235

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
January 20241

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.60 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20246
July 202411
June 20247
May 202411
April 202413
February 20246
January 202412
December 202319
November 202312

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20246
May 20242
April 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20232

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 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

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20242

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the DL3 9SP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Branksome Hall Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Elvet Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Bolton Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Whitby Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Selby Crescent
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Ampleforth Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Hunstanworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Cleasby View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Dryburgh View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Berrybank Crest
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Archdeacon Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Redworth Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Newton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Minors Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Rothbury Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Wentworth Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Witton Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Meadowfield Road
    Total1
    Shoplifting1