Total Crime Rate
101.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Yiewsley Drive area has the 2nd highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Hummersknott , and the 140th 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 Yiewsley Drive (DL3 9XN) in the last 12 months was 101.7 per 1,000 residents and was 218.0% higher than the Hummersknott average (32.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 650.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 22.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Yiewsley Drive (DL3 9XN), 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 | Other theft | Garthorne Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Hanover Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Carisbrooke Walk | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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