Crime Rates at Bedford Street, Darlington, DL1 5LA

Bedford Street area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 20 local areas in Park East , and the 116th 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 Bedford Street (DL1 5LA) in the last 12 months was 44.9 per 1,000 residents and was 84.5% 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 24.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -78.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Bedford Street (DL1 5LA), the main crime hotspot is near Park Street. Police recorded 77 crimes here, including 25 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.