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Burglary Rates in North Road

Darlington, North East, England

Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk

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North Road recorded 121 burglaries in the last 12 months. That puts burglary 182% above the UK average, so a professionally installed alarm system is a smart investment.

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Burglaries (12 months)

121

9.52 per 1,000 residents

UK average (per 1,000)

3.4

England & Wales

Total crimes (12 months)

4,079

320.8 per 1,000 residents

182% above the UK average109% above the North East regional average

How does North Road rank?

Within Darlington

1 of 20 neighbourhoods

Safest neighbourhood in the borough

UK-wide safety percentile

98th percentile

Safer than most UK neighbourhoods

Monthly burglary trend

2025-05 to 2026-04

10
11
8
10
12
7
8
11
11
10
17
6
May 25
Jun 25
Jul 25
Aug 25
Sept 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Jan 26
Feb 26
Mar 26
Apr 26

Crime breakdown

2025-05 to 2026-04

Violence & Sexual
1226
30%
Other Crime
981
24%
Anti-social Behaviour
917
22%
Shoplifting
586
14%
Burglary
121
3%
Vehicle Crime
107
3%
Drug Offences
69
2%
Robbery
43
1%
Theft from Person
29
1%

Property mix in North Road

Source: Census 2021 · 6,463 households

Detached 7%Semi-detached 27%Terraced 42%Flats 23%

The most common property type in North Road is Terraced. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.

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What this means for North Road homeowners

Most homes in North Road are terraced, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:

  • A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
  • Door contacts on all main entry doors
  • Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
  • Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
  • A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
  • App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Crime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.

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