Crime Rates at Lauriston Close, Darlington, DL3 8TU

Lauriston Close area has the 15th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Hummersknott , and the 71st 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 Lauriston Close (DL3 8TU) in the last 12 months was 28.2 per 1,000 residents and was 11.9% lower 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -40.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -63.0% 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 5 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Alwent Close (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.