Crime Rate in Darlington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darlington

The total recorded crimes in Darlington, UK in May 2025 are around 1 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darlington crime rate of 0.01 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (1) incidents (-99.75% decrease)
Darlington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pendower Street with total crimes: 1

Darlington Police Info:

Durham Constabulary

Darlington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 406 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 263 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3652 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 332.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 417 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 2025401
March 2025417
February 2025349
January 2025301
December 2024346
November 2024363
October 2024392
September 2024341
August 2024335
July 2024406

A total of 370 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202529
March 202549
February 202532
January 202531
December 202434
November 202428
October 202450
September 202445
August 202435
July 202437

A total of 103 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202512
February 20254
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 20249
September 202415
August 202416
July 202412

A total of 1249 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 124.90 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 151 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025128
March 2025122
February 2025109
January 2025122
December 2024127
November 2024121
October 2024151
September 202495
August 2024136
July 2024138

A total of 46 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 744 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 74.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025102
March 202574
February 202546
January 202555
December 202464
November 202478
October 202478
September 202477
August 202481
July 202489

A total of 2419 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 241.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 361 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025361
March 2025254
February 2025230
January 2025202
December 2024193
November 2024220
October 2024225
September 2024198
August 2024273
July 2024263

A total of 1200 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 120.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 168 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 2025155
March 2025132
February 202570
January 202577
December 202474
November 2024112
October 2024145
September 2024158
August 2024109
July 2024168

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246

A total of 243 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.30 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 34 reported cases.

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

A total of 555 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 55.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202533
March 202576
February 202547
January 202547
December 202453
November 202451
October 202459
September 202463
August 202452
July 202474

A total of 316 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202520
March 202535
February 202527
January 202528
December 202424
November 202444
October 202431
September 202435
August 202447
July 202425

A total of 88 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 20257
February 20252
January 20259
December 202414
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245

A total of 606 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 60.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202568
March 202576
February 202539
January 202570
December 202445
November 202444
October 202460
September 202465
August 202470
July 202469

High Crime Locations Darlington in May 2025

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

1. Pendower Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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