Crime Rate in Hummersknott: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hummersknott

The total recorded crimes in Hummersknott, Darlington, UK in March 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hummersknott crime rate of 2.33 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 Hummersknott, encompassing approximately 3,867 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (5) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hummersknott Crime Hotspots

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

  • Copse Side with total crimes: 2
  • Meadow Rise with total crimes: 2
  • Stonecliffe Drive with total crimes: 1

How safe is Hummersknott?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Hummersknott demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Darlington average, with 119 crimes compared to 713.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hummersknott recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Hummersknott had fewer crimes than the Darlington average, with 119 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hummersknott recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hummersknott Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Hummersknott has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 2.33 ranking 20th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Hummersknott crimes were 119. The crime rate of Hummersknott in 2024 was 30.77 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hummersknott were around 119 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.77 (year) or 2.56 (month) ranking 19 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
College29 16217 16147 18
Heighington & Coniscliffe10 19191 18217 17
Mowden14 1885 20112 20

Hummersknott Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Criminal damage and arson (2 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 65 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20244
September 20245
August 20244
July 20246
June 202416
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
April 20241

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hummersknott in March 2025

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

1. Copse Side (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Meadow Rise (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Stonecliffe Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Brompton Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Edinburgh Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Arncliffe Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Broadmeadows (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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