Crime Rate in North Road: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in North Road

The total recorded crimes in North Road, Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 120 as per the recent police data. This equates to a North Road crime rate of 7.50 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (31.03% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (100.00% increase)
North Road Crime Hotspots

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

  • Denmark Street with total crimes: 10
  • Charles Street with total crimes: 10
  • Cross Street 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 areas in the Darlington.

    • 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 areas in the Darlington.

  • 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 July 2025 the North Road has recorded 120 crimes with crime rate of 7.50 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (North Road)CrimesRank (North Road)CrimesRank (North Road)
Park East224 13,167 12,138 1
Sadberge & Middleton St George196 21,607 21,407 2
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
Mowden11 1985 20112 20

North Road 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 38 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 318 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.91 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202529
April 202528
March 202537
February 202526
January 202525
December 202434
November 202420
October 202433
September 202423
August 202425

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20257
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20247
October 20245
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20243

A total of 22 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202522
April 202526
March 202520
February 202517
January 20259
December 202420
November 202417
October 202430
September 202414
August 202417

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20244
November 20242
October 20246
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 118 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.73 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
April 20254
March 202512
February 202511
January 202514
December 202422
November 202412
October 202413
September 20245
August 202410

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20255
March 20257
February 20254
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
April 20253
December 20241

A total of 194 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202517
April 202529
March 202520
February 20259
January 202513
December 20247
November 202426
October 202424
September 202424
August 202415

A total of 43 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
August 20243

High Crime Locations North Road in July 2025

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

1. Denmark Street (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Charles Street (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour9
Public order1
3. Cross Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Mellor Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
5. Albert Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Wales Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Haig Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Spring Hill (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1

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