Total Crime Rate
127.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Red Barnes Way area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in North Road , and the 114th highest crime rate of 363 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 Red Barnes Way (DL1 2RR) in the last 12 months was 127.5 per 1,000 residents and was 40.3% 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 34 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 36 (≈ 72.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 71.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Red Barnes Way (DL1 2RR), the main crime hotspot is near Harringay Crescent. Police recorded 25 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In North Road| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harringay Crescent | Under investigation |
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