Crime Rate in Cockerton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cockerton

The total recorded crimes in Cockerton, Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 57 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cockerton crime rate of 3.54 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 Cockerton, encompassing approximately 16,118 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-43.33% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
Cockerton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Whitby Way with total crimes: 8
  • Marrick Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Ampleforth Way with total crimes: 5

How safe is Cockerton?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Cockerton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Darlington average, with 650 crimes compared to 713.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Cockerton witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

    • In 2023, Cockerton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Darlington average, with 673 crimes compared to 647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cockerton witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cockerton Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cockerton has recorded 57 crimes with crime rate of 3.54 ranking 8th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Cockerton crimes were 650. The crime rate of Cockerton in 2024 was 40.33 (year) or 3.36 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cockerton were around 673 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.75 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cockerton)CrimesRank (Cockerton)CrimesRank (Cockerton)
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
Brinkburn & Faverdale61 6566 11522 11
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

Cockerton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (30 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (20 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202530
April 202520
March 202522
February 202514
January 202510
December 202410
November 202417
October 202413
September 202413
August 202417

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
April 20258
March 20256
February 20257
January 20258
December 20245
November 20247
October 20248
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 179 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202522
April 202521
March 202516
February 202511
January 202510
December 202416
November 202421
October 202425
September 202412
August 202410

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

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20246
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
January 20252
November 20244

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

High Crime Locations Cockerton in July 2025

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

1. Whitby Way (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Marrick Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Ampleforth Way (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Branksome Hall Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
6. Meadowfield Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Tintern Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Hill Garth (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Mary Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Norham Drive (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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