Crime Rate in Sadberge & Middleton St George: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sadberge & Middleton St George

The total recorded crimes in Sadberge & Middleton St George, Darlington, UK in March 2025 are around 167 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sadberge & Middleton St George crime rate of 103.64 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 Sadberge & Middleton St George, encompassing approximately 1,611 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (48) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (45) incidents (104.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-32.50% decrease)
Sadberge & Middleton St George Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 78
  • Coatham Lane with total crimes: 9
  • Burtree Lane with total crimes: 9

How safe is Sadberge & Middleton St George?

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

  • Relative to Darlington:

    • In 2024, Sadberge & Middleton St George reported a higher crime volume than the Darlington average, with 1,607 crimes compared to 713. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sadberge & Middleton St George witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sadberge & Middleton St George experienced a greater number of crimes than the Darlington average, with 1,407 crimes compared to 647. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sadberge & Middleton St George witnessed more crimes than 18 out of 19 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Darlington, Sadberge & Middleton St George has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Sadberge & Middleton St George Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sadberge & Middleton St George has recorded 167 crimes with crime rate of 103.64 ranking 2th out of 19 in the Darlington, UK

In 2024, the total Sadberge & Middleton St George crimes were 1,607. The crime rate of Sadberge & Middleton St George in 2024 was 997.27 (year) or 83.11 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Darlington.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sadberge & Middleton St George were around 1,407 crimes with yearly crime rate of 873.15 (year) or 72.76 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Darlington.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Darlington)CrimesRank (Darlington)CrimesRank (Darlington)
Park East240 13,167 12,138 1
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

Sadberge & Middleton St George Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (48 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (27 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (19 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (31 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 25 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (56 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Other theft were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202548
February 202528
January 202534
December 202416
November 202427
October 202428
September 202433
August 202431
July 202418
June 2024100
May 202428
April 202423

A total of 38 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
April 20243

A total of 258 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20253
January 202532
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 202417
August 202420
July 202425
June 202456
May 202424
April 202442

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 202418
May 20246
April 20241

A total of 310 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202527
February 202540
January 202528
December 202418
November 202419
October 202430
September 202420
August 202426
July 202417
June 202456
May 202413
April 202416

A total of 347 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202545
February 202522
January 202518
December 202433
November 202415
October 202430
September 202460
August 202430
July 202436
June 202428
May 202418
April 202412

A total of 104 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20251
December 20241
November 202412
October 20248
September 202412
August 202418
July 20244
June 202412
May 20248
April 202411

A total of 38 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20246
September 20244
August 20241
July 20243
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 104 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20258
December 20248
November 20248
October 202411
September 20243
August 202412
July 20248
June 202414
May 202416
April 20247

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 202513
January 202510
December 20245
November 20242
October 202413
September 20249
August 202421
July 20246
June 202420
May 202418
April 202417

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20243

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20253
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
April 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20241

High Crime Locations Sadberge & Middleton St George in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sadberge & Middleton St George postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total78
Shoplifting45
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime9
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs3
Other theft3
2. Coatham Lane (Map)
Total9
Other theft6
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Burtree Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
4. Church Close (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences7
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Brafferton Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
6. Salters Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour6
7. Hospital (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Aviation Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. A167 (Map)
Total3
Other crime3
10. Hartlea Avenue (Map)
Total3
Drugs3

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