Crime Rate in North Road: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Road

The total recorded crimes in North Road, Darlington, UK in March 2025 are around 111 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Road crime rate of 6.94 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 North Road, encompassing approximately 16,002 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (42.31% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (20) incidents (17.65% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (122.22% increase)
North Road Crime Hotspots

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

  • Charles Street with total crimes: 20
  • Cumberland Street with total crimes: 12
  • Albert Road with total crimes: 9

How safe is North Road?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, North Road reported a higher crime volume than the Darlington average, with 1,152 crimes compared to 713. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, North Road witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, North Road experienced a greater number of crimes than the Darlington average, with 1,175 crimes compared to 647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, North Road witnessed more crimes than 17 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Darlington, North Road has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

North Road Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the North Road has recorded 111 crimes with crime rate of 6.94 ranking 3th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total North Road crimes were 1,152. The crime rate of North Road in 2024 was 71.99 (year) or 6.00 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in North Road were around 1,175 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.42 (year) or 6.12 (month) ranking 3 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
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
Hummersknott9 20119 19119 19

North Road Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (26 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (38 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 261 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202517
January 20259
December 202420
November 202417
October 202430
September 202414
August 202417
July 202424
June 202438
May 202429
April 202426

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202537
February 202526
January 202525
December 202434
November 202420
October 202433
September 202423
August 202425
July 202420
June 202436
May 202423
April 202422

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245
July 20243
May 20245
April 20248

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20243
June 202412
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 168 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 202514
December 202422
November 202412
October 202413
September 20245
August 202410
July 202410
June 202430
May 202417
April 202412

A total of 52 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20247
April 202410

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243
July 20243
June 202412
May 20243
April 20244

A total of 203 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.92 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 20259
January 202513
December 20247
November 202426
October 202424
September 202424
August 202415
July 202418
June 202422
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20242

High Crime Locations North Road in March 2025

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

1. Charles Street (Map)
Total20
Shoplifting13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
2. Cumberland Street (Map)
Total12
Drugs3
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Albert Road (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Mellor Court (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
5. Crosby Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
6. Haig Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Edmund Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. William Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Stephen Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Appleton Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1

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