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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
April 202512
March 20257
February 20252
January 20259

A total of 49 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 8.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20257
April 202513
March 202512
February 20254
January 20257

A total of 1700 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 283.33 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

A total of 218 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202534
June 202543
April 202529
March 202549
February 202532
January 202531

A total of 2289 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 327.00 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

A total of 27 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 5.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
April 20254
March 20256
January 20255

A total of 27 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.50 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

A total of 161 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 26.83 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

A total of 317 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 52.83 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

A total of 164 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 27.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202529
April 202520
March 202535
February 202527
January 202528

A total of 632 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 105.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 155 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025100
June 202598
April 2025155
March 2025132
February 202570
January 202577

A total of 365 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 60.83 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

A total of 710 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 118.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 128 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025113
June 2025116
April 2025128
March 2025122
February 2025109
January 2025122

A total of 435 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 72.50 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

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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