Crime Rate in Hurworth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hurworth

The total recorded crimes in Hurworth, Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hurworth crime rate of 43.58 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 Hurworth, encompassing approximately 688 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Hurworth Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • West End with total crimes: 3
  • Eamont Drive with total crimes: 2

How safe is Hurworth?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Hurworth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Darlington average, with 201 crimes compared to 713.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Hurworth recorded fewer crimes than 16 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

    • In 2023, Hurworth had fewer crimes than the Darlington average, with 240 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Hurworth recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hurworth Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hurworth has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 43.58 ranking 15th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Hurworth crimes were 201. The crime rate of Hurworth in 2024 was 291.98 (year) or 24.33 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hurworth were around 240 crimes with yearly crime rate of 348.63 (year) or 29.05 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hurworth)CrimesRank (Hurworth)CrimesRank (Hurworth)
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
Harrowgate Hill40 13502 13515 12
Whinfield23 16303 15283 15
College22 17217 16147 18
Heighington & Coniscliffe17 18191 18217 17
Hummersknott6 20119 19119 19
Mowden11 1985 20112 20

Hurworth 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Criminal damage and arson saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 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 (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
March 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20248
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 74 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
April 20254
March 202510
February 20259
January 20256
December 20243
November 20243
October 202410
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
April 20258
March 20256
February 20259
January 20257
December 20242
November 202410
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 12 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
October 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
June 20251
November 20241

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
October 20242
August 20241

High Crime Locations Hurworth in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. West End (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
3. Eamont Drive (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Neasham Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Baxby Terrace (Map)
Total2
Other theft2
6. Avon Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Paddock Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Sockburn Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. New Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Hurworth Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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