Crime Rate in Park East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Park East

The total recorded crimes in Park East, Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 224 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Park East crime rate of 12.75 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (78) incidents (52.94% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (57) incidents (9.62% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-31.25% decrease)
Park East Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Row with total crimes: 33
  • Commercial Street with total crimes: 12
  • West Row with total crimes: 10

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 areas in the Darlington.

    • 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 areas in the Darlington.

  • 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 July 2025 the Park East has recorded 224 crimes with crime rate of 12.75 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Park East)CrimesRank (Park East)CrimesRank (Park East)
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
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

Park East 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 78 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 57 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (51 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (89 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (51 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
April 20255
March 20257
February 20259
January 20254
December 20249
November 202413
October 20247
September 202414
August 202422

A total of 195 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 17.73 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202517
April 202527
March 202523
February 202515
January 202512
December 202414
November 202413
October 202414
September 202417
August 202426

A total of 803 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 89 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202578
June 202551
April 202589
March 202569
February 202578
January 202549
December 202486
November 202479
October 202474
September 202468
August 202482

A total of 217 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 19.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202521
April 202516
March 202518
February 202511
January 202516
December 202414
November 202419
October 202437
September 202417
August 202432

A total of 537 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 48.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202557
June 202552
April 202551
March 202551
February 202553
January 202545
December 202445
November 202447
October 202445
September 202435
August 202456

A total of 316 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202532
April 202532
March 202524
February 202517
January 202522
December 202418
November 202433
October 202448
September 202431
August 202437

A total of 106 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.64 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20259
April 202514
March 202513
February 20255
January 20252
December 202411
November 20246
October 202416
September 202411
August 202411

A total of 19 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20253
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 40 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
April 20253
March 20257
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
March 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20258
April 20253
March 202511
February 20253
January 20253
December 20247
November 20244
October 20246
September 202413
August 20247

A total of 27 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 65 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.91 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
April 20253
March 202510
February 20253
January 20256
December 20245
November 20248
October 20249
September 20244
August 20249

High Crime Locations Park East in July 2025

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

1. East Row (Map)
Total33
Violence and sexual offences11
Anti-social behaviour8
Public order5
Shoplifting5
Burglary2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
2. Commercial Street (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
3. West Row (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
4. Penny Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
6. Kingsbury Mews (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour7
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5

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