Crime Rate in Park East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park East

The total recorded crimes in Park East, Darlington, UK in March 2025 are around 240 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park East crime rate of 13.66 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 East, encompassing approximately 17,566 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (69) incidents (-11.54% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (-3.77% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (24) incidents (41.18% increase)
Park East Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Row with total crimes: 36
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • West Row with total crimes: 14

How safe is Park East?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Park East reported a higher crime volume than the Darlington average, with 3,167 crimes compared to 713. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Park East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Park East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Darlington average, with 2,138 crimes compared to 647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Park East witnessed more crimes than 19 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Park East Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Park East has recorded 240 crimes with crime rate of 13.66 ranking 1th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Park East crimes were 3,167. The crime rate of Park East in 2024 was 180.29 (year) or 15.02 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Park East were around 2,138 crimes with yearly crime rate of 121.71 (year) or 10.14 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darlington)CrimesRank (Darlington)CrimesRank (Darlington)
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
Mowden14 1885 20112 20
Hummersknott9 20119 19119 19

Park East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (51 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (49 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (45 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 86 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 45 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (79 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (47 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (74 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (48 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (68 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (82 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (56 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 92 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 59 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (150 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (89 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (57 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (70 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 627 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202553
January 202545
December 202445
November 202447
October 202445
September 202435
August 202456
July 202459
June 202486
May 202457
April 202448

A total of 278 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202511
January 202516
December 202414
November 202419
October 202437
September 202417
August 202432
July 202440
June 202442
May 202419
April 202413

A total of 87 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202413
August 20247
July 20248
June 202414
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 51 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 444 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202524
February 202517
January 202522
December 202418
November 202433
October 202448
September 202431
August 202437
July 202455
June 202472
May 202445
April 202442

A total of 986 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 82.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 150 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202569
February 202578
January 202549
December 202486
November 202479
October 202474
September 202468
August 202482
July 202492
June 2024150
May 202489
April 202470

A total of 130 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20254
December 20249
November 202413
October 20247
September 202414
August 202422
July 202410
June 202418
May 20248
April 20249

A total of 251 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202523
February 202515
January 202512
December 202414
November 202413
October 202414
September 202417
August 202426
July 202426
June 202438
May 202431
April 202422

A total of 91 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 20249
July 202417
June 202412
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20255
January 20252
December 202411
November 20246
October 202416
September 202411
August 202411
July 202413
June 202424
May 202413
April 202413

A total of 29 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.22 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 40 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20246
April 20246

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20242

High Crime Locations Park East in March 2025

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

1. East Row (Map)
Total36
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour5
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
3. West Row (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting3
Public order2
Burglary1
Robbery1
4. Commercial Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Skinnergate (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour5
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Houndgate (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Park Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft2
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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