Crime Rate in Darlington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darlington

The total recorded crimes in Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 1,258 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darlington crime rate of 11.67 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Darlington, encompassing approximately 107,796 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (436) incidents (13.54% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (326) incidents (-0.31% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (113) incidents (-2.59% decrease)
Darlington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 72
  • East Row with total crimes: 32
  • Teeswater with total crimes: 19

Darlington Police Info:

Durham Constabulary

Darlington Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Park East (224 crimes), and the safest, Hummersknott (6 crimes), is 218 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Darlington.

Similarly, the area of Central Darlington & Pierremont (287 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Hummersknott (19 crimes), with a difference of 268 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Darlington.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Park East224
Sadberge & Middleton St George196
North Road120
Bank Top & Lascelles93
Pierremont68

Safest Wards:

Whinfield23
College22
Heighington & Coniscliffe17
Mowden11
Hummersknott6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Darlington & Pierremont287
Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge218
Rise Carr120
Albert Hill & Red Hall106
Park East100

Safest Areas:

Harrowgate Hill40
Haughton Le Skerne32
College & Park West32
Whinfield23
Hummersknott19

Darlington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 436 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 326 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (384 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (327 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (401 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (361 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (417 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (254 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 349 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 230 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (301 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (202 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 346 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 193 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (363 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (220 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (392 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (225 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (341 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (198 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (335 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (273 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 345 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202529
April 202520
March 202535
February 202527
January 202528
December 202424
November 202444
October 202431
September 202435
August 202447

A total of 649 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202563
April 202568
March 202576
February 202539
January 202570
December 202445
November 202444
October 202460
September 202465
August 202470

A total of 2809 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 255.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 361 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025326
June 2025327
April 2025361
March 2025254
February 2025230
January 2025202
December 2024193
November 2024220
October 2024225
September 2024198
August 2024273

A total of 104 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
April 202513
March 202512
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 202415
August 202416

A total of 1340 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 121.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 2025116
April 2025128
March 2025122
February 2025109
January 2025122
December 2024127
November 2024121
October 2024151
September 202495
August 2024136

A total of 1230 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 158 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025100
June 202598
April 2025155
March 2025132
February 202570
January 202577
December 202474
November 2024112
October 2024145
September 2024158
August 2024109

A total of 410 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202543
April 202529
March 202549
February 202532
January 202531
December 202434
November 202428
October 202450
September 202445
August 202435

A total of 57 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.70 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
April 20254
March 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 813 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202573
June 202585
April 2025102
March 202574
February 202546
January 202555
December 202464
November 202478
October 202478
September 202477
August 202481

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20255
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 271 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202522
April 202524
March 202534
February 202528
January 202526
December 202421
November 202425
October 202415
September 202418
August 202431

A total of 595 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202548
June 202566
April 202533
March 202576
February 202547
January 202547
December 202453
November 202451
October 202459
September 202463
August 202452

A total of 4066 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 338.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 436 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025436
June 2025384
May 20251
April 2025401
March 2025417
February 2025349
January 2025301
December 2024346
November 2024363
October 2024392
September 2024341
August 2024335

A total of 96 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
April 202512
March 20257
February 20252
January 20259
December 202414
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247

High Crime Locations Darlington in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total72
Anti-social behaviour27
Shoplifting24
Violence and sexual offences6
Burglary6
Vehicle crime3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson3
2. East Row (Map)
Total32
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting5
Public order5
Burglary2
Other crime1
3. Teeswater (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences15
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Coatham Lane (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour9
Vehicle crime3
Theft from the person3
Other theft3
5. Barningham Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Burglary1
6. Charles Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order1

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