Darlington DL98 area guide
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Is Darlington DL98 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL98), recorded crime is 3662% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
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Population
1,373
Recorded crime
8571.4
Recorded crime trend
Recorded crimes per month in DL98 (May 24–Apr 26, average 55/month). Hover a point to read the count. Source: Police.uk street-level data.
Who lives here
- Median age
- 38
- One-person households
- 49%
- Households with children
- 21%
- Households
- 699
Owned 39% · Social rent 20% · Private rent 41%
Census 2021 (ONS), for DL98.
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Darlington DL98: frequently asked questions
Is Darlington DL98 a good place to live?
In Darlington (DL98), recorded crime is 3662% above the national average, and it ranks as a more deprived area than most (deprivation decile 2/10, where 1 is most deprived).
What is the crime rate in Darlington DL98?
Recorded crime in Darlington DL98 runs at 8571.4 per 1,000 properties, 3662% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Darlington DL98 safe?
Crime in Darlington DL98 is above the national average. Recorded crime in Darlington DL98 runs at 8571.4 per 1,000 properties, 3662% above the national average (Police.uk, 2026-04).
Is Darlington DL98 a deprived area?
Darlington DL98 sits in deprivation decile 2 of 10 (1 = most deprived), making it more deprived than most areas in England (English Indices of Deprivation, ONS).