Crime Rate in Pierremont: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pierremont

The total recorded crimes in Pierremont, Darlington, UK in July 2025 are around 68 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pierremont crime rate of 1.73 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 Pierremont, encompassing approximately 39,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (22.58% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-21.05% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Pierremont Crime Hotspots

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

  • Oakhurst Road with total crimes: 9
  • Hollyhurst Road with total crimes: 7
  • Farrer Street with total crimes: 4

How safe is Pierremont?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Pierremont reported a higher crime volume than the Darlington average, with 749 crimes compared to 713. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pierremont witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

    • In 2023, Pierremont had fewer crimes than the Darlington average, with 638 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Pierremont witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 19 other areas in the Darlington.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pierremont Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Pierremont has recorded 68 crimes with crime rate of 1.73 ranking 5th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Pierremont crimes were 749. The crime rate of Pierremont in 2024 was 19.00 (year) or 1.58 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pierremont were around 638 crimes with yearly crime rate of 16.19 (year) or 1.35 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pierremont)CrimesRank (Pierremont)CrimesRank (Pierremont)
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
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

Pierremont 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 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202531
April 202527
March 202518
February 202512
January 202521
December 202420
November 202422
October 202419
September 202413
August 202419

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202519
April 202515
March 202519
February 20256
January 20259
December 20249
November 202410
October 20243
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 59 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
April 20257
March 20256
February 20251
January 20254
December 20247
November 20244
October 20249
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20254
March 20252
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20241
October 20244
September 20244
August 20243

A total of 52 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202510
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20248
August 20243

A total of 26 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
October 20244
September 20245
August 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
November 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20247
September 20248

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241

High Crime Locations Pierremont in July 2025

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

1. Oakhurst Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Vehicle crime1
2. Hollyhurst Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Farrer Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Rosebery Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Harcourt Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Elms Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Smithy Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Stewart Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Vancouver Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Brook Terrace (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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