Crime Rate in Brinkburn & Faverdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brinkburn & Faverdale

The total recorded crimes in Brinkburn & Faverdale, Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 61 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brinkburn & Faverdale crime rate of 6.21 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 Brinkburn & Faverdale, encompassing approximately 9,825 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (28.57% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Brinkburn & Faverdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Teeswater with total crimes: 21
  • Desmond Way with total crimes: 4
  • Auckland Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Brinkburn & Faverdale?

To understand the safety of Brinkburn & Faverdale, we need to analyze Brinkburn & Faverdale crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Brinkburn & Faverdale demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Darlington average, with 566 crimes compared to 713.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Brinkburn & Faverdale recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

    • In 2023, Brinkburn & Faverdale had fewer crimes than the Darlington average, with 522 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Brinkburn & Faverdale recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Darlington, Brinkburn & Faverdale has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Brinkburn & Faverdale Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Brinkburn & Faverdale has recorded 61 crimes with crime rate of 6.21 ranking 6th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Brinkburn & Faverdale crimes were 566. The crime rate of Brinkburn & Faverdale in 2024 was 57.61 (year) or 4.80 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Brinkburn & Faverdale were around 522 crimes with yearly crime rate of 53.13 (year) or 4.43 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Brinkburn & Faverdale)CrimesRank (Brinkburn & Faverdale)CrimesRank (Brinkburn & Faverdale)
Park East224 13,167 12,138 1
Sadberge & Middleton St George196 21,607 21,407 2
North Road120 31,152 31,175 3
Bank Top & Lascelles93 41,113 41,163 4
Stephenson55 9761 5806 5
Pierremont68 5749 6638 8
Cockerton57 8650 7673 6
Eastbourne45 12614 10661 7
Northgate59 7642 8485 14
Haughton & Springfield32 14464 14567 9
Red Hall & Lingfield51 10637 9505 13
Park West48 11523 12561 10
Harrowgate Hill40 13502 13515 12
Whinfield23 16303 15283 15
Hurworth30 15201 17240 16
College22 17217 16147 18
Heighington & Coniscliffe17 18191 18217 17
Hummersknott6 20119 19119 19
Mowden11 1985 20112 20

Brinkburn & Faverdale 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 27 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243

A total of 55 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 111 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.09 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202516
April 20256
March 202510
February 202511
January 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 20246
September 202414
August 202414

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.82 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202521
April 202522
March 202529
February 202519
January 202515
December 202433
November 202425
October 20247
September 202414
August 202417

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20253
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20243

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244

High Crime Locations Brinkburn & Faverdale in July 2025

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

1. Teeswater (Map)
Total21
Violence and sexual offences15
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
2. Desmond Way (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
3. Auckland Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Amberley Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Lady Kathryn Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Laing Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
7. Westerhope Court (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Faverdale Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
10. Steam Plough Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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