Crime Rate in Haughton & Springfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haughton & Springfield

The total recorded crimes in Haughton & Springfield, Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 32 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haughton & Springfield crime rate of 2.52 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 Haughton & Springfield, encompassing approximately 12,715 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-29.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
Haughton & Springfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishop Close with total crimes: 4
  • Springwell Terrace with total crimes: 3
  • Whinfield Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Haughton & Springfield?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Haughton & Springfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Darlington average, with 464 crimes compared to 713.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Haughton & Springfield recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

    • In 2023, Haughton & Springfield had fewer crimes than the Darlington average, with 567 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Haughton & Springfield witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haughton & Springfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Haughton & Springfield has recorded 32 crimes with crime rate of 2.52 ranking 14th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Haughton & Springfield crimes were 464. The crime rate of Haughton & Springfield in 2024 was 36.49 (year) or 3.04 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haughton & Springfield were around 567 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.59 (year) or 3.72 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haughton & Springfield)CrimesRank (Haughton & Springfield)CrimesRank (Haughton & Springfield)
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
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

Haughton & Springfield 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 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 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 (11 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 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20253
March 20256
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 168 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202517
April 202517
March 202515
February 202510
January 202520
December 202415
November 202419
October 202418
September 202414
August 202411

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20255
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 80 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
April 202519
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 202411
August 20249

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20251
November 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
August 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Haughton & Springfield in July 2025

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

1. Bishop Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
2. Springwell Terrace (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
3. Whinfield Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Wallington Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
5. Inglewood Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
6. Stockton Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
7. Feetham Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Welbeck Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Lyonette Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Falstone Terrace (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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