Postcode sector · DL8 9

Darlington DL8 9 area guide

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Is Darlington DL8 9 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL8 9), recorded crime is 25% above the national average, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

Official UK open data · crime to 2026-04 · HM Land Registry, Police.uk, Environment Agency, GIAS/Ofsted, ONS 2021. Free to browse.

Recorded crime trend

May 24: 8 crimesJun 24: 6 crimesJul 24: 7 crimesAug 24: 6 crimesSep 24: 8 crimesOct 24: 3 crimesNov 24: 1 crimesMar 25: 17 crimesApr 25: 7 crimesMay 25: 7 crimesJun 25: 3 crimesJul 25: 3 crimesAug 25: 13 crimesSep 25: 7 crimesOct 25: 9 crimesNov 25: 5 crimesDec 25: 6 crimesJan 26: 3 crimesFeb 26: 3 crimesMar 26: 6 crimesApr 26: 1 crimes Apr 26: 1 crimes 17 1 May 24 Apr 26

Recorded crimes per month in DL8 9 (May 24–Apr 26, average 6/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.

Who lives here

Median age
57
One-person households
39%
Households with children
16%
Households
698

Owned 64% · Social rent 11% · Private rent 24%

Census 2021 (ONS), for DL8 9.

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Darlington DL8 9: frequently asked questions

Is Darlington DL8 9 a good place to live?

In Darlington (DL8 9), recorded crime is 25% above the national average, and it ranks as one of the less deprived parts of the country (deprivation decile 8/10, where 1 is most deprived).

What is the crime rate in Darlington DL8 9?

Recorded crime in Darlington DL8 9 runs at 333.3 per 1,000 properties, 25% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL8 9 safe?

Crime in Darlington DL8 9 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL8 9 runs at 333.3 per 1,000 properties, 25% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).

Is Darlington DL8 9 a deprived area?

Darlington DL8 9 sits in deprivation decile 8 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it one of the less deprived areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).