20 Wards · England & WalesUpdated March 2026Source: Police.uk
Crime by Area in Darlington
Compare crime rates across all 20 wards in Darlington. Filter by crime type to find the safest and highest-crime areas. Click any ward to see specific hotspot locations.
Data Sources:Police.ukONS Census 2021HM Land Registry
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Top 10 Wards by Rate
All Wards — Ranked by Crime Rate
All crime types| # | Ward | Rate /1k | Count | |
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| 1 | Park East | 221.7 | 225 | chevron_right |
| 2 | North Road | 142.8 | 107 | chevron_right |
| 3 | Bank Top & Lascelles | 120.4 | 77 | chevron_right |
| 4 | Red Hall & Lingfield | 100.4 | 70 | chevron_right |
| 5 | Cockerton | 94.4 | 74 | chevron_right |
| 6 | Stephenson | 79.7 | 72 | chevron_right |
| 7 | Whinfield | 75.2 | 25 | chevron_right |
| 8 | Pierremont | 73.0 | 46 | chevron_right |
| 9 | Brinkburn & Faverdale | 68.6 | 45 | chevron_right |
| 10 | Sadberge & Middleton St George | 68.1 | 82 | chevron_right |
| 11 | Hurworth | 67.4 | 24 | chevron_right |
| 12 | Eastbourne | 66.4 | 38 | chevron_right |
| 13 | Harrowgate Hill | 64.7 | 38 | chevron_right |
| 14 | Haughton & Springfield | 61.3 | 63 | chevron_right |
| 15 | Northgate | 61.0 | 52 | chevron_right |
| 16 | Park West | 49.1 | 35 | chevron_right |
| 17 | College | 36.5 | 7 | chevron_right |
| 18 | Heighington & Coniscliffe | 32.0 | 15 | chevron_right |
| 19 | Mowden | 27.4 | 22 | chevron_right |
| 20 | Hummersknott | 20.9 | 15 | chevron_right |
About this data: Crime rates are annualised per 1,000 residents using ONS Census 2021 population data. 3-month trend compares the most recent month against 3 months prior. Data covers England and Wales only and is sourced from police.uk monthly crime records. Full methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Which area of Darlington has the highest crime rate?
Park East has the highest crime rate in Darlington, with 221.7 crimes per 1,000 residents annually. Click the ward name to see its specific hotspot locations.
Which is the safest ward in Darlington?
Hummersknott has the lowest crime rate among Darlington's wards, with 20.9 crimes per 1,000 residents annually.
How many wards does Darlington have?
Darlington has 20 electoral wards with crime data available from police.uk.