Total Crime Rate
7.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Parkland Drive area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Hummersknott , and the 14th 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 Parkland Drive (DL3 9DU) in the last 12 months was 7.1 per 1,000 residents and was 77.7% lower than the Hummersknott average (32.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Parkland Drive (DL3 9DU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chase Close, where police recorded 4 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hall View Grove (1 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Hummersknott| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Barnes Close | Under investigation |
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