THERE were 1,107 crimes reported in Darlington in November, with data revealing where crime was most reported across the borough.
The most up to date figures, from November 2020, show violence and sexual offences were the most commonly reported crimes in Darlington in November, with 379 incidents reported to Durham Constabulary.
This was followed by anti-social behaviour, which saw 227 incidents reported.
Many of these crimes are awaiting an outcome in court, are under investigation or have it has been deemed that further investigation is not in the public interest.
There were 49 locations within the borough of Darlington that saw five more crimes reported in November, averaging to more than once a week, revealing which areas saw the most incidents - how does your neighbourhood compare?
Police categorise reported crimes via LSOAs (Lower-layer Super Output Areas), which are areas made up of 1,500 residents or 650 households. The LSOA can be seen next to locations where there may be confusion due to naming conventions.
Here are the 49 places in Darlington where five or more crimes were reported in November 2020:
On or near Shopping Area (Darlington 008F - the areas around St Cuthbert's Way and the town centre) - 25
On or near Theatre/Concert Hall - 18
On or near Teeswater Drive - 13
On or near Supermarket (Darlington 008F - the areas around St Cuthbert's Way and the town centre) - 11
On or near Stanley Street - 11
On or near Belgrave Street - 11
On or near Supermarket (Darlington 014A - the areas around Victoria Embankment, Victoria Road and Park Lane) - 11
On or near Conference/Exhibition Centre - 9
On or near Quebec Street - 9
On or near Brougham Street - 8
On or near Headlam Road - 8
On or near Scargill - 8
On or near Salisbury Terrace - 7
On or near Wesley Street - 7
On or near Aviation Way - 7
On or near Rainhill Way - 6
On or near Bowman Street - 6
On or near Eldon Place - 6
On or near Laing Street - 6
On or near Minors Crescent - 6
On or near Beaconsfield Street - 6
On or near Marshall Street - 6
On or near Corporation Road - 6
On or near Church Close - 6
On or near Shopping Area (Darlington 009D - the areas around Teal Road in Eastbourne) - 6
On or near Supermarket (Darlington 009D - the areas around Teal Road in Eastbourne) - 6
On or near Heatherwood Grove - 6
On or near Eastbourne Road - 6
On or near Ruskin Road - 6
On or near The Front - 6
On or near North Road - 5
On or near Southampton Street - 5
On or near Ruby Street - 5
On or near Spring Hill - 5
On or near Hutton Avenue - 5
On or near Nightingale Avenue - 5
On or near Wren Avenue - 5
On or near Skeldale Grove - 5
On or near Sawley Close - 5
On or near Greenbank Road - 5
On or near Huntley Street - 5
On or near East Row - 5
On or near Danesmoor Crescent - 5
On or near Scarth Street - 5
On or near Rocket Street - 5
On or near Leonard Street - 5
On or near Louisa Street - 5
On or near Thirlmere Road - 5
On or near Back Greenwell Street - 5
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