Total Crime Rate
43.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Juniper Close area has the 25th lowest crime rate of 64 local areas in Brinkburn & Faverdale , and the 114th 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 Juniper Close (DL5 6GN) in the last 12 months was 43.6 per 1,000 residents and was 49.7% lower than the Brinkburn & Faverdale average (86.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 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). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 24.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 12.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 8.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Juniper Close (DL5 6GN), the main crime hotspot is near Eastfields Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 14 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brinkburn & Faverdale| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eastfields Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elderberry Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Eastfields Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Cherrytree Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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