Crime Rates at Thompson Street East, Darlington, DL1 3BA

Thompson Street East area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Harrowgate Hill , and the 89th 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 Thompson Street East (DL1 3BA) in the last 12 months was 32.9 per 1,000 residents and was 52.6% lower than the Harrowgate Hill average (69.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 12.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Thompson Street East (DL1 3BA), the main crime hotspot is near Primary Close. Police recorded 75 crimes here, including 18 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.