WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

Crime in Stephenson, Darlington

Comprehensive safety analysis for Stephenson, localized within Darlington.

Total Crimes

99
trending_up +37.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

91.1per 1k
trending_up +14.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

4,839

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences27
Criminal Damage & Arson25
Anti-social Behaviour15
Vehicle Crime11
Burglary6
Public Order5
Shoplifting3
Other Theft2
Drug Offences2
Bicycle Theft1
Robbery1
Other Crime1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Alexander Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3
6
On or near Byron Road Map
Criminal damage and arson: 5Public order: 1
6
On or near Engine House Lane Map
Anti-social behaviour: 5
5
On or near Barton Street Map
Shoplifting: 3Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Further/Higher Educational Building Map
Anti-social behaviour: 3Bicycle theft: 1
4
On or near Yellowley Court Map
Burglary: 2Violence and sexual offences: 2
4
On or near Church Grove Map
Other crime: 1Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
3
On or near Dorset Drive Map
Criminal damage and arson: 3
3
On or near Dinsdale Crescent Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Darlington district.

Local Rank

#15safest in Darlington

National Safety

Top 21%Riskiest

City Average

112.35per 1k

Local Policing

Darlington (Town Centre)

Durham Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Reduce levels of shoplifting within the Town Centre
Problem solving initiatives to reduce levels of ASB within the town centre
Night Time Economy - High visibility patrols

Issued: 13 Apr 2026

Status Update

Increase patrols.
Further communication with the Shop watch initiative.
Pre-planned organisations - Op Cargo
Working with and offering support to the offenders.

Actioned: 13 Apr 2026

Youth ASB within the Town Centre

Issued: 3 Jan 2026

Status Update

Increase visibility within the town deterring ASB and providing reassurance to the public.
Encourage youths to recently opened youth club within the area
Provide diversionary activities

Actioned: 3 Jan 2026

Engagement Events

JUL22

Cornmill PACT

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Monthly Pact Meeting within the Cornmill Centre of Darlington.

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1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Cornmill centre, Priestgate, darlington

AUG19

Cornmill PACT

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Monthly Pact Meeting within the Cornmill Centre of Darlington.

schedule

1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Cornmill centre, Priestgate, darlington

SEP16

Cornmill PACT

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Monthly Pact Meeting within the Cornmill Centre of Darlington.

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1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Cornmill centre, Priestgate, darlington

OCT14

Cornmill PACT

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Monthly Pact Meeting within the Cornmill Centre of Darlington.

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1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Cornmill centre, Priestgate, darlington

NOV11

Cornmill PACT

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Monthly Pact Meeting within the Cornmill Centre of Darlington.

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1:00 PM — 3:00 PM

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Cornmill centre, Priestgate, darlington

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