Total Crime Rate
85.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Mulheim Close area has the 22nd highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale , and the 166th 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 Mulheim Close (DL3 0UJ) in the last 12 months was 85.3 per 1,000 residents and was 1.6% lower than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average (86.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Possession of weapons with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 34.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Mulheim Close (DL3 0UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Rainhill Way. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 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 | Violence and sexual offences | Bleath Ghyll | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Leach Grove | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sandriggs | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Catcastle Court | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Westerhope Court | Under investigation |
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