Crime Rate in Mowden: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mowden

The total recorded crimes in Mowden, Darlington, UK in March 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mowden crime rate of 2.30 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 Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Mowden Crime Hotspots

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

  • Villiers Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Parkland Grove 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Mowden has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 2.30 ranking 18th 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.

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
Hummersknott9 20119 19119 19

Mowden Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 2 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 32 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
September 20246
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 9 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 5 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20243
August 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Mowden in March 2025

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

1. Villiers Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parkland Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Carisbrooke Walk (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
5. Fulthorpe Grove (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Claxton Avenue (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Lunedale Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Staindrop Crescent (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
9. Fulthorpe Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Staindrop Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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