Total Crime Rate
33.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Abbey Road area has the 16th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in College , and the 92nd 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 Abbey Road (DL3 8NN) in the last 12 months was 33.5 per 1,000 residents and was 55.5% lower than the College average (75.4 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 Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 600.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -71.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Abbey Road (DL3 8NN), the main crime hotspot is near Spruce Grove. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In College| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Boyes Hill Grove | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Netherby Rise | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Ivycroft | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Elton Road | — |
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