Crime Rate in Northgate: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northgate

The total recorded crimes in Northgate, Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northgate crime rate of 1.65 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 Northgate, encompassing approximately 35,842 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
Northgate Crime Hotspots

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

  • Barningham Street with total crimes: 12
  • Kingston Street with total crimes: 6
  • North Lodge Terrace with total crimes: 4

How safe is Northgate?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Northgate demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Darlington average, with 642 crimes compared to 713.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Northgate witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

    • In 2023, Northgate had fewer crimes than the Darlington average, with 485 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northgate recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northgate Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Northgate has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 1.65 ranking 7th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Northgate crimes were 642. The crime rate of Northgate in 2024 was 53.07 (year) or 4.42 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northgate were around 485 crimes with yearly crime rate of 56.66 (year) or 4.72 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northgate)CrimesRank (Northgate)CrimesRank (Northgate)
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
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

Northgate 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 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (7 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 Criminal damage and arson (27 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 202411
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20257
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 141 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202515
May 20251
April 20255
March 202518
February 20259
January 20258
December 202411
November 202413
October 202410
September 202412
August 202422

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.45 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202516
April 202514
March 20255
February 20259
January 20256
December 20244
November 202411
October 202411
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 82 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 202527
December 20247
November 20245
October 20244
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 27 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20244

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20251
January 20253
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
March 20251
February 20251

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
January 20252
October 20243

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Northgate in July 2025

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

1. Barningham Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Burglary1
2. Kingston Street (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. North Lodge Terrace (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
4. Mowden Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Thornton Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Easson Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Mowden Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Arthur Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Beaconsfield Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Station Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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