Total Crime Rate
36.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Beacon Hill Bungalows area has the 19th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale , and the 95th 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 Beacon Hill Bungalows (DL1 3JS) in the last 12 months was 36.6 per 1,000 residents and was 57.8% lower than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average (86.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other theft with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -14.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Beacon Hill Bungalows (DL1 3JS), the main crime hotspot is near Beacon Hill. Police recorded 4 crimes here, including 1 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brinkburn & Faverdale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Beacon Hill | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Beacon Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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