Total Crime Rate
55.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Greensfield Close area has the 32nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale , and the 143rd 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 Greensfield Close (DL3 0ED) in the last 12 months was 55.0 per 1,000 residents and was 36.6% lower than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average (86.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 133.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 35.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -27.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Greensfield Close (DL3 0ED), the main crime hotspot is near Duxford Grove. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Duxford Grove | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alverton Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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