Total Crime Rate
22.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fulthorpe Avenue area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 31 local areas in Hummersknott , and the 56th 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 Fulthorpe Avenue (DL3 9XJ) in the last 12 months was 22.8 per 1,000 residents and was 28.7% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , up 200.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 9.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fulthorpe Avenue (DL3 9XJ), the main crime hotspot is near Supermarket. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 7 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 | Shoplifting | Carisbrooke Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Barnes Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hanover Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Garthorne Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right.