WHITBY WAY, DL3 9SW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in DL3 9SW

WHITBY WAY, DL3 9SW, Darlington has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.37 per 1,000 population. This DL3 9SW 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 9SW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around DL3 9SW, encompassing approximately 3390 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (-58.33% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

DL3 9SW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Branksome Hall Drive with total crimes: 5
  • Atherstone Way with total crimes: 3
  • Bolton Close with total crimes: 2

WHITBY WAY, DL3 9SW 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 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.3728.57%
Anti-social behaviour52.65-58.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.470.00%
Public order30.8850.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.590.00%
Other theft10.29-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.290.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour128.5571.43%
Violence and sexual offences73.54-46.15%
Criminal damage and arson32.060.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Public order20.59-33.33%
Burglary20.590.00%
Bicycle theft10.590.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences138.2644.44%
Anti-social behaviour73.83-30.00%
Public order32.06-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.88200.00%
Other crime10.88-50.00%
Other theft10.29-75.00%

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour109.730.00%
Violence and sexual offences92.95-18.18%
Public order62.65500.00%
Other theft41.7733.33%
Other crime21.180.00%
Drugs10.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.29-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.32-26.67%
Anti-social behaviour103.24-37.50%
Criminal damage and arson82.95700.00%
Other theft32.360.00%
Other crime20.880.00%
Public order10.590.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour1610.6245.45%
Violence and sexual offences154.720.00%
Vehicle crime44.420.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.180.00%

In March 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour113.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences52.95-68.75%
Criminal damage and arson41.47-42.86%
Public order11.180.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.556.67%
Criminal damage and arson74.7275.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.06-25.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Drugs10.290.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences158.5536.36%
Criminal damage and arson44.4233.33%
Anti-social behaviour41.1833.33%
Public order31.18200.00%
Other crime20.88100.00%
Other theft10.590.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.190.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.290.00%
Public order10.290.00%
Other crime10.290.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 81 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202412
July 20247
June 202410
May 202410
April 202416
March 202411
January 20243
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20241
May 20248
April 20241
February 20244
January 20247
December 20234
November 20233

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.10 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20247
July 202413
June 20249
May 202411
April 202415
February 20245
January 202416
December 202315
November 202311

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 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 20241
February 20241
December 20233
November 20231

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20244
January 20241
November 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
January 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
December 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Branksome Hall Drive
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 2. Atherstone Way
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 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. Cleasby View
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Dryburgh View
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Newton Lane
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Minors Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Rothbury Drive
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 12. Wentworth Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 13. Witton Crescent
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Hexham Way
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Jedburgh Drive
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. Wimborne Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1