Crime Rate in Harrowgate Hill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Harrowgate Hill

The total recorded crimes in Harrowgate Hill, Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Harrowgate Hill crime rate of 2.69 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 Harrowgate Hill, encompassing approximately 14,894 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-40.91% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Harrowgate Hill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Primary Close with total crimes: 7
  • Bowman Street with total crimes: 5
  • Elmcroft with total crimes: 3

How safe is Harrowgate Hill?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Harrowgate Hill demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Darlington average, with 502 crimes compared to 713.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Harrowgate Hill recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

    • In 2023, Harrowgate Hill had fewer crimes than the Darlington average, with 515 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Harrowgate Hill recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Harrowgate Hill Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Harrowgate Hill has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 2.69 ranking 13th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Harrowgate Hill crimes were 502. The crime rate of Harrowgate Hill in 2024 was 33.70 (year) or 2.81 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Harrowgate Hill were around 515 crimes with yearly crime rate of 34.58 (year) or 2.88 (month) ranking 12 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Harrowgate Hill)CrimesRank (Harrowgate Hill)CrimesRank (Harrowgate Hill)
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
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
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

Harrowgate Hill 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 13 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 (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , 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 (12 incidents).

February 2025 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 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20252
November 20243
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
August 20244

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202522
April 202514
March 202517
February 202516
January 202516
December 202413
November 202416
October 202421
September 20249
August 202411

A total of 117 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 202514
April 202516
March 202512
February 20254
January 20256
December 202416
November 202411
October 20247
September 202411
August 20249

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
April 20254
March 20254
February 20254
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20246
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 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

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

MonthCount
February 20251

High Crime Locations Harrowgate Hill in July 2025

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

1. Primary Close (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Bowman Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Elmcroft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lytham Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Sorrel Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sutcliffe Court (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
7. Percy Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
8. Whessoe Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Kent Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Camborne Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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