Crime Rate in Red Hall & Lingfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Red Hall & Lingfield

The total recorded crimes in Red Hall & Lingfield, Darlington, UK in March 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Red Hall & Lingfield crime rate of 8.41 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 Red Hall & Lingfield, encompassing approximately 10,105 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (13.64% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (41.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
Red Hall & Lingfield Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Barrington Way with total crimes: 6
  • Harringay Crescent with total crimes: 5

How safe is Red Hall & Lingfield?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Red Hall & Lingfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Darlington average, with 637 crimes compared to 713.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Red Hall & Lingfield witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Red Hall & Lingfield had fewer crimes than the Darlington average, with 505 crimes compared to 647. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Red Hall & Lingfield recorded fewer crimes than 12 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Darlington, Red Hall & Lingfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Red Hall & Lingfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Red Hall & Lingfield has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 8.41 ranking 4th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Red Hall & Lingfield crimes were 637. The crime rate of Red Hall & Lingfield in 2024 was 63.04 (year) or 5.25 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Red Hall & Lingfield were around 505 crimes with yearly crime rate of 49.97 (year) or 4.16 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darlington)CrimesRank (Darlington)CrimesRank (Darlington)
Park East240 13,167 12,138 1
Sadberge & Middleton St George167 21,607 21,407 2
North Road111 31,152 31,175 3
Bank Top & Lascelles83 51,113 41,163 4
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

Red Hall & Lingfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (14 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 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 Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (17 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (22 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20247
October 20244
September 20246
August 20247
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 214 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202522
January 20257
December 202412
November 202413
October 202417
September 202417
August 202414
July 202415
June 202432
May 202429
April 202411

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
October 20241
September 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202512
January 202514
December 202414
November 20247
October 20246
September 202414
August 202417
July 202415
June 202416
May 202411
April 202411

A total of 48 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20258
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
June 20244

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
July 20244
April 20243

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 85 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20249
October 20245
September 20247
August 202411
July 20245
June 202422
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

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

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Red Hall & Lingfield in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Red Hall & Lingfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting6
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
2. Barrington Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Harringay Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Aintree Court (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Lancaster Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. The Stray (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
7. Huntingdon Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gibb Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other crime2
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Earl Carlson Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
10. Heron Drive (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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