Crime Rate in Brinkburn & Faverdale: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Brinkburn & Faverdale

The total recorded crimes in Brinkburn & Faverdale, Darlington, UK in March 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Brinkburn & Faverdale crime rate of 6.82 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (52.63% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Brinkburn & Faverdale Crime Hotspots

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

  • Teeswater with total crimes: 27
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 9
  • Newton Lane 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Brinkburn & Faverdale has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 6.82 ranking 7th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darlington)CrimesRank (Darlington)CrimesRank (Darlington)
Park East240 13,167 12,138 1
Sadberge & Middleton St George167 21,607 21,407 2
North Road111 31,152 31,175 3
Bank Top & Lascelles83 51,113 41,163 4
Red Hall & Lingfield85 4637 9505 13
Stephenson78 6761 5806 5
Cockerton56 10650 7673 6
Pierremont62 8749 6638 8
Eastbourne58 9614 10661 7
Northgate44 12642 8485 14
Haughton & Springfield36 14464 14567 9
Park West50 11523 12561 10
Harrowgate Hill43 13502 13515 12
Whinfield33 15303 15283 15
Hurworth22 17201 17240 16
College29 16217 16147 18
Heighington & Coniscliffe10 19191 18217 17
Mowden14 1885 20112 20
Hummersknott9 20119 19119 19

Brinkburn & Faverdale Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (30 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20244
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20253
November 20241
August 20241
July 202410
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202511
January 20256
December 20246
November 202411
October 20246
September 202414
August 202414
July 20248
June 202420
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 279 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202519
January 202515
December 202433
November 202425
October 20247
September 202414
August 202417
July 202434
June 202430
May 202425
April 202431

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20243
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20245
November 20247
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20247
June 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 38 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245

A total of 59 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
July 20247
June 202416
May 20242
April 20247

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
August 20243
June 20244

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Brinkburn & Faverdale in March 2025

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

1. Teeswater (Map)
Total27
Violence and sexual offences18
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Newton Lane (Map)
Total3
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Tristram Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
5. Auckland Oval (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Callum Close (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
7. Mannerton Grove (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Poulton Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Granville Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wederly Close (Map)
Total1
Other crime1

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