Crime Rate in College: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in College

The total recorded crimes in College, Darlington, UK in March 2025 are around 29 as per the recent police data. This equates to a College crime rate of 0.31 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 College, encompassing approximately 94,512 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
College Crime Hotspots

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

  • Heatherwood Grove with total crimes: 6
  • Spruce Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Mayfield with total crimes: 2

How safe is College?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, College demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Darlington average, with 217 crimes compared to 713.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, College recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, College had fewer crimes than the Darlington average, with 147 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, College recorded fewer crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

College Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the College has recorded 29 crimes with crime rate of 1.13 ranking 16th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total College crimes were 217. The crime rate of College in 2024 was 15.65 (year) or 1.30 (month) ranking it 16 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in College were around 147 crimes with yearly crime rate of 14.56 (year) or 1.21 (month) ranking 18 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
Brinkburn & Faverdale67 7566 11522 11
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
Heighington & Coniscliffe10 19191 18217 17
Mowden14 1885 20112 20
Hummersknott9 20119 19119 19

College Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20246

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
July 20241
April 20243

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 202410
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 20248
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 6 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations College in March 2025

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

1. Heatherwood Grove (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
2. Spruce Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Mayfield (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Fife Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
5. Scarth Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Woodland Road South Back (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Scholars Park (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1

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