Crime Rates at Malvern Crescent, Darlington, DL3 9UF

Malvern Crescent area has the 8th highest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale , and the 69th highest crime rate of 363 local areas in Darlington .

Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.

The overall crime rate in the area around Malvern Crescent (DL3 9UF) in the last 12 months was 185.0 per 1,000 residents and was 113.4% higher than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average (86.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -66.7% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 39.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -18.2% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Malvern Crescent (DL3 9UF), the main crime hotspot is near Marrick Avenue. Police recorded 47 crimes here, including 22 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.