Crime Rate in Darlington: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Darlington

The total recorded crimes in Darlington, UK in March 2025 are around 1,297 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Darlington crime rate of 12.03 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (417) incidents (19.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (254) incidents (10.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (132) incidents (88.57% increase)
Darlington Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 78
  • East Row with total crimes: 36
  • Teeswater with total crimes: 24

Darlington Police Info:

Durham Constabulary

Darlington Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Park East (240 crimes), and the safest, Hummersknott (9 crimes), is 231 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 (33 crimes), with a difference of 254 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Darlington.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Park East240
Sadberge & Middleton St George167
North Road111
Red Hall & Lingfield85
Bank Top & Lascelles83

Safest Wards:

College29
Hurworth22
Mowden14
Heighington & Coniscliffe10
Hummersknott9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Central Darlington & Pierremont287
Faverdale, Heighington & Sadberge184
Albert Hill & Red Hall163
Rise Carr111
Park East85

Safest Areas:

College & Park West43
Harrowgate Hill40
Haughton Le Skerne36
Whinfield36
Hummersknott33

Darlington Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (748 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (512 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 128.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 240 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025132
February 202570
January 202577
December 202474
November 2024112
October 2024145
September 2024158
August 2024109
July 2024168
June 2024240

A total of 48 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
January 20255
December 20245
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 285 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202534
February 202528
January 202526
December 202421
November 202425
October 202415
September 202418
August 202431
July 202421
June 202466

A total of 368 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 36.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202527
January 202528
December 202424
November 202444
October 202431
September 202435
August 202447
July 202425
June 202472

A total of 1339 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 133.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 218 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025122
February 2025109
January 2025122
December 2024127
November 2024121
October 2024151
September 202495
August 2024136
July 2024138
June 2024218

A total of 94 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 9.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20259
December 202414
November 202410
October 202411
September 202411
August 20247
July 20245
June 202418

A total of 726 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 72.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202539
January 202570
December 202445
November 202444
October 202460
September 202465
August 202470
July 202469
June 2024188

A total of 612 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202576
February 202547
January 202547
December 202453
November 202451
October 202459
September 202463
August 202452
July 202474
June 202490

A total of 102 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 10.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 16 reported cases.

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

A total of 2570 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 257.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 512 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025254
February 2025230
January 2025202
December 2024193
November 2024220
October 2024225
September 2024198
August 2024273
July 2024263
June 2024512

A total of 381 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 38.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202532
January 202531
December 202434
November 202428
October 202450
September 202445
August 202435
July 202437
June 202440

A total of 808 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 80.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202574
February 202546
January 202555
December 202464
November 202478
October 202478
September 202477
August 202481
July 202489
June 2024166

A total of 41 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 3998 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 399.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 748 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025417
February 2025349
January 2025301
December 2024346
November 2024363
October 2024392
September 2024341
August 2024335
July 2024406
June 2024748

High Crime Locations Darlington in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total78
Shoplifting45
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime9
Violence and sexual offences6
Other theft3
Drugs3
2. East Row (Map)
Total36
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order9
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting5
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary2
Theft from the person1
Drugs1
3. Teeswater (Map)
Total24
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson4
Other theft2
4. Charles Street (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft2
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Possession of weapons1
Drugs1
Burglary1

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