Total Crime Rate
37.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Staindrop Road area has the 9th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Hummersknott , and the 96th 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 Staindrop Road (DL3 9AH) in the last 12 months was 37.3 per 1,000 residents and was 16.6% higher than the Hummersknott average (32.0 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 Violence and sexual offences ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 300.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -75.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Staindrop Road (DL3 9AH), the main crime hotspot is near Hill Garth. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Hummersknott| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hill Garth | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Hill Garth | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Hill Garth | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Hill Garth | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Staindrop Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Staindrop Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
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