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.
Population
1,375
Recorded crime
333.3
Recorded crime trend
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).