Crime Rates at Arkle Crescent, Skerne Park, Darlington, DL1 5AW

Arkle Crescent area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Park East , and the 179th 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 Arkle Crescent (DL1 5AW) in the last 12 months was 73.6 per 1,000 residents and was 74.5% lower than the Park East average (289.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 13 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 Criminal damage and arson ( -12.5% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 30.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 62.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Arkle Crescent (DL1 5AW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Arkle Crescent, where police recorded 20 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Eden Crescent (10 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.