Crime Rates at Blackwell, Darlington, DL3 8QW

Blackwell area has the 4th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Hummersknott , and the 130th 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 Blackwell (DL3 8QW) in the last 12 months was 50.0 per 1,000 residents and was 56.3% higher than the Hummersknott average (32.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 11.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -44.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -61.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Blackwell (DL3 8QW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near The Willows, where police recorded 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ayton Drive (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.