Crime Rate in Mowden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mowden

The total recorded crimes in Mowden, Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mowden crime rate of 1.80 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 Mowden, encompassing approximately 6,094 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Mowden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Freville Grove with total crimes: 3
  • Carisbrooke Walk with total crimes: 2
  • Waterside with total crimes: 2

How safe is Mowden?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Mowden demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Darlington average, with 85 crimes compared to 713.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Mowden recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

    • In 2023, Mowden had fewer crimes than the Darlington average, with 112 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Mowden recorded fewer crimes than 19 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mowden Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mowden has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 1.80 ranking 19th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Mowden crimes were 85. The crime rate of Mowden in 2024 was 13.95 (year) or 1.16 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mowden were around 112 crimes with yearly crime rate of 18.38 (year) or 1.53 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mowden)CrimesRank (Mowden)CrimesRank (Mowden)
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
Hurworth30 15201 17240 16
College22 17217 16147 18
Heighington & Coniscliffe17 18191 18217 17
Hummersknott6 20119 19119 19

Mowden 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 4 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (2 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

Recorded incidents of Burglary were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 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 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 21 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245

A total of 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
January 20251
October 20243

A total of 5 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20242

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Mowden in July 2025

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

1. Freville Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Carisbrooke Walk (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
3. Waterside (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Villiers Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Conyers Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Nunnery Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. High Green (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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