Crime Rate in Haughton & Springfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haughton & Springfield

The total recorded crimes in Haughton & Springfield, Darlington, UK in March 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haughton & Springfield crime rate of 2.83 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Haughton & Springfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bishop Close with total crimes: 9
  • Belsay Walk with total crimes: 5
  • Whinfield Road with total crimes: 3

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Haughton & Springfield has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.83 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.

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
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

Haughton & Springfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20247
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20241
June 20248

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 192 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 202510
January 202520
December 202415
November 202419
October 202418
September 202414
August 202411
July 202420
June 202428
May 202412
April 202410

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 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
January 20251

A total of 104 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20244
September 202411
August 20249
July 202412
June 202426
May 202412
April 20249

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Haughton & Springfield in March 2025

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

1. Bishop Close (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
2. Belsay Walk (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Whinfield Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hutton Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Wallington Drive (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Quantock Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Dunelm Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Lyonette Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Salters Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Nightingale Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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