Darton Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Darton during November 2023 reveals a combination of property crime and violent offences, shaped by both local conditions and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.6% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.9%) and burglary (15.5%). This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 38% of all crimes. The 4.4 per 1,000 crime rate for Darton is 41.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, a significant disparity that underscores the area's generally lower crime levels. However, this overall improvement masks specific vulnerabilities, such as the 106% above-average burglary rate, which may reflect Darton's built-up urban character and potential gaps in property security measures. Seasonal factors in November—such as the darkening evenings, the timing of Bonfire Night, and the post-Black Friday retail period—likely influenced criminal activity patterns. For instance, the surge in burglary could be linked to increased home occupancy during the holiday season, while the decline in public order offences may relate to reduced outdoor activity as temperatures dropped. These trends highlight the need for targeted interventions that address both the broader safety improvements and the localized risks that persist in Darton.

November 2023 saw a stark 83.3% increase in burglary incidents, rising from 6 to 11 cases. This surge contrasts with a 75% drop in public order offences, which fell from 8 to 2, and a 57% reduction in 'other crime' reports. The crime mix reveals a striking divergence from the UK average: while violence and sexual offences in Darton are 38% below the national rate, burglary rates are 106% above, suggesting localized vulnerabilities in property security. This imbalance may reflect Darton's built-up area characteristics, where older housing stock or transient populations could contribute to higher burglary risks. The 4.4 per 1,000 crime rate for Darton is 41.3% below the UK average, yet specific categories like burglary and 'other crime' buck this trend, indicating that broader safety improvements coexist with targeted challenges. A resident would find the 36.6% share of violence and sexual offences in total crimes particularly relevant, as this category remains the largest contributor to Darton's crime profile despite its UK-wide underperformance.

Darton's November 2023 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marks a 40.9% decline from the previous month's rate of 7.4 per 1,000, reflecting a significant shift in local crime dynamics. This reduction aligns with broader seasonal trends, as November's shorter evenings and post-Black Friday retail activity may have influenced patterns of criminal behaviour. Locally, the daily crime count averages 2 incidents per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 228 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate places Darton's residents in a comparatively safer position than the UK average, though the local context reveals nuanced variations. For instance, while burglary rates in Darton are 106% above the UK average, other categories such as public order offences are 81% below. This contrast highlights how specific local factors—such as housing stock, community engagement, or policing focus—can shape crime profiles distinct from national trends. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the 71 total crimes reported represent a manageable burden for a community of 16,200, suggesting that systemic interventions or community initiatives may have contributed to this downward trajectory.