Based on April 2026 Police data, Halnaby Ave (DL2) recorded the lowest crime rate in Darlington, with 122 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Darlington (DL1) recorded 625 crimes in the same period — more than 5x the crime count of the safest area. The 3 postcode areas analysed in Darlington span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, anti-social behaviour is the most commonly recorded crime type.
Based on April 2026 Police data, Halnaby Ave (DL2) is the safest area in Darlington, recording 122 crimes — 70% fewer than the average across the 3 areas analysed. Anti-social behaviour was the most common crime type even in this safest area.
Darlington (DL1) recorded the most crime in Darlington in April 2026, with 625 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.
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