Crime Rates at Gilsland Crescent, Darlington, DL1 2QT

Gilsland Crescent area has the 6th highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Haughton & Springfield , and the 139th highest crime rate of 359 local areas in Darlington .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Gilsland Crescent (DL1 2QT) in the last 12 months was 101.6 per 1,000 residents and was 24.5% higher than the Haughton & Springfield average (81.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 44.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Gilsland Crescent (DL1 2QT), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Furness Street, where police recorded 13 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Belsay Walk (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.