Total Crime Rate
21.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Elton Parade area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 62 local areas in College , and the 55th lowest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Elton Parade (DL3 8PJ) in the last 12 months was 21.6 per 1,000 residents and was 71.3% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Elton Parade (DL3 8PJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Greencroft Close, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Sports/Recreation Area (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In College| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Greencroft Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Rustland Drive | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Elton Parade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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