Crime Rates at Lauriston Close, Darlington, DL3 8TU

Lauriston Close area has the 14th highest crime rate of 29 local areas in Hummersknott , and the 85th lowest crime rate of 359 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 Lauriston Close (DL3 8TU) in the last 12 months was 35.2 per 1,000 residents and was 0.2% higher than the Hummersknott average (35.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 66.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -69.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Lauriston Close (DL3 8TU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Garthorne Avenue, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Arncliffe Grove (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.