Crime Rate in Park West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park West

The total recorded crimes in Park West, Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 48 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park West crime rate of 5.93 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 Park West, encompassing approximately 8,097 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (18.18% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
Park West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Victoria Embankment with total crimes: 5
  • Harewood Terrace with total crimes: 4

How safe is Park West?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Park West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Darlington average, with 523 crimes compared to 713.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Park West recorded fewer crimes than 11 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

    • In 2023, Park West had fewer crimes than the Darlington average, with 561 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Park West witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Park West has recorded 48 crimes with crime rate of 5.93 ranking 11th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Park West crimes were 523. The crime rate of Park West in 2024 was 64.59 (year) or 5.38 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park West were around 561 crimes with yearly crime rate of 69.28 (year) or 5.77 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park West)CrimesRank (Park West)CrimesRank (Park West)
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
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

Park West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (11 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241

A total of 121 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
April 20258
March 202513
February 20258
January 202512
December 202410
November 202420
October 20249
September 202417
August 20246

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20254
April 20254
March 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 90 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
April 202513
March 20256
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 202410
October 20247
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 41 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20252
March 202513
January 20253
December 20242
November 20244
October 20247
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242

A total of 35 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 2 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
June 20251

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 202410
October 20243
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20242

High Crime Locations Park West in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Victoria Embankment (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Harewood Terrace (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Quaker Lane (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Chatsworth Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Robbery1
6. Back Greenwell Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. South Terrace (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
8. Bedford Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harewood Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Roslyn Street (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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