Throston vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Throston Cleveland Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Durham Constabulary

      Throston vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Throston
      Cleveland Police
      1,525 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.6% trend
      37.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Durham Constabulary
      132 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.5% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Throston
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,525
      132
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,244
      106
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.6%
      ↑24.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.6%
      20.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Throston
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Violent Crime
      551 ↑36%
      37 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      205 ↑10%
      39 ↑117%
      Other Theft
      62 ↓22%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      47 ↑81%
      6 ↑500%
      Burglary
      63 ↑142%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      142 ↑34%
      24 ↑4%
      Drugs
      47 ↑18%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      105 ↑17%
      10 ↑11%
      Robbery
      23 ↑130%
      1
      Shoplifting
      201 ↓10%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑63%
      1
      Other Crime
      61 ↑65%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Throston safer than Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Throston has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,525 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 132 crimes. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Throston vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Throston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) shows +24.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Throston and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      In Throston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (551 incidents). In Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth), it is Anti-Social Behaviour (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Throston and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Throston recorded 205 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 39. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Throston vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Violent crime in Throston totalled 551 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 37 in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Throston and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Throston recorded 1,244 crimes (now 1,525, a change of +22.6%). Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 106 crimes previously (now 132, +24.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Throston and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Throston has a resolution rate of 37.6% and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Throston and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Throston falls within the Cleveland Police boundary. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) is covered by Durham Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Throston and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Throston or Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Throston and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.