Crime in Darlington: 128.0 per 1,000 residents · Check Local

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Safety in Darlington

Darlington in North East scores 53/100 (fair) for safety, measured against the national average — a score of 60 is typical for the country.

Crimes (12 mo): 13,791
Rate per 1,000: 128.0
1-year trend: +2.5%
3-year trend: +16.3%
5-year trend: +20.6%
Most common: Violence and sexual offences
Seriously hurt or killed (3 yrs): 130
Per 1,000 residents: 1.2

Data last updated: 15 August 2026

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