Total Crime Rate
136.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chapel Street area has the 4th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hurworth , and the 106th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Chapel Street (DL2 1DA) in the last 12 months was 136.4 per 1,000 residents and was 106.9% higher than the Hurworth average (65.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 54.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -65.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chapel Street (DL2 1DA), the main crime hotspot is near Pinetree Grove. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hurworth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinetree Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinetree Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elm Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodlands Green | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elm Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pinetree Grove | Under investigation |
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