Total Crime Rate
108.0 per 1,000
All offences Β· Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mossbank Grove area has the 3rd highest crime rate of 19 local areas in Haughton & Springfield , and the 128th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Mossbank Grove (DL1 2TS) in the last 12 months was 108.0 per 1,000 residents and was 40.4% higher than the Haughton & Springfield average (76.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this areaβs most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -14.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (β 37.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 14.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mossbank Grove (DL1 2TS), the main crime hotspot is near Belsay Walk. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Haughton & Springfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Falstone Terrace | β |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Mossbank Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Locomotive Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Belford Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cairngorm Drive | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Riverside Way | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Morpeth Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Martindale Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Wheeldale Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Furness Street | β |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Lammermuir Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Danby Court | β |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Quantock Close | β |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Belsay Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Furness Street | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Mossbank Grove | Under investigation |
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