Crime Rates at John Dixon Lane, Darlington, DL1 1HG

John Dixon Lane area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in North Road , and the 179th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around John Dixon Lane (DL1 1HG) in the last 12 months was 75.8 per 1,000 residents and was 64.5% lower than the North Road average (213.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 39.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 266.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around John Dixon Lane (DL1 1HG), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Rocket Street, where police recorded 43 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Water Lily Drive (20 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.