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Crime in Cockerton

Cockerton had 255 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 89.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 21 Darlington areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 36% below the middle Darlington area. Crime was up 20% on the three months before.

DL3, Darlington · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cockerton

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89.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 21Darlington rank1st is the highest rate
+20%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common78 in 3 months

Month by month

73 Mar 77 Apr 62 May 90 Jun 78 Jul 87 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Cockerton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7831%
anti-social behaviour7630%
criminal damage2510%
shoplifting208%
public order177%
theft104%
vehicle crime73%
other crime73%

Cockerton against Darlington

TypeCockerton per 1,000Middle Darlington areaChange
Violence27.3460%
Burglary1.85.5▼ 58%
Vehicle crime2.57.1–
Anti-social behaviour26.634.3▲ 55%
Theft and robbery4.28.3▼ 14%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Hopetown195.6▲ 25%
Rise Carr169.5▲ 13%
Pierremont166.9▲ 13%
Branksome157.1▲ 18%
Faverdale114.7▲ 26%
Cockerton89.4▲ 20%
Hummersknott33.3▼ 22%
See every Darlington area ranked on the crime in Darlington page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Cockerton a safe area?

Cockerton had about 89.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 21 Darlington areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cockerton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (78), followed by anti-social behaviour (76) and criminal damage (25).