Total Crime Rate
31.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Peterhouse Close area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harrowgate Hill , and the 84th lowest 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 Peterhouse Close (DL1 2YU) in the last 12 months was 31.1 per 1,000 residents and was 55.2% lower than the Harrowgate Hill average (69.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 17.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Peterhouse Close (DL1 2YU), the main crime hotspot is near Deorna Court. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 7 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Harrowgate Hill| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Deorna Court | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Peterhouse Close | — |
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