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Crime in Whinfield

Whinfield had 240 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 140.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 11th of 21 Darlington areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Darlington area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

DL1, Darlington · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Whinfield

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140.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
11 of 21Darlington rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common69 in 3 months

Month by month

65 Mar 54 Apr 66 May 91 Jun 68 Jul 81 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence6929%
anti-social behaviour6125%
burglary2310%
vehicle crime219%
criminal damage167%
shoplifting135%
public order115%
other crime94%

Whinfield against Darlington

TypeWhinfield per 1,000Middle Darlington areaChange
Violence40.346▼ 1%
Burglary13.45.5▲ 64%
Vehicle crime12.37.1–
Anti-social behaviour35.734.3▲ 27%
Theft and robbery5.88.3–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Albert Hill263.9▲ 5%
Hopetown195.6▲ 25%
Rise Carr169.5▲ 13%
Whinfield140.3▲ 30%
Red Hall111.8▼ 3%
Haughton-le-Skerne109.5▲ 12%
Harrowgate Hill108.3▲ 18%
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 Whinfield a safe area?

Whinfield had about 140.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 11 of 21 Darlington areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Whinfield?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (69), followed by anti-social behaviour (61) and burglary (23).