Bishop Auckland (Villages) vs Darlington (East Villages)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Bishop Auckland (Villages) vs Darlington (East Villages) Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bishop Auckland (Villages) safer than Darlington (East Villages)?
Bishop Auckland (Villages) has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 356 crimes in the last 12 months. Darlington (East Villages) has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 587 crimes. Bishop Auckland (Villages) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Bishop Auckland (Villages) vs Darlington (East Villages)?
Bishop Auckland (Villages) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Darlington (East Villages) shows -4.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Bishop Auckland (Villages) and Darlington (East Villages)?
In Bishop Auckland (Villages), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (127 incidents). In Darlington (East Villages), it is Violent Crime (257 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bishop Auckland (Villages) and Darlington (East Villages)?
Bishop Auckland (Villages) recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darlington (East Villages) recorded 151. 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 Bishop Auckland (Villages) vs Darlington (East Villages)?
Violent crime in Bishop Auckland (Villages) totalled 127 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 257 in Darlington (East Villages). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Bishop Auckland (Villages) and Darlington (East Villages) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bishop Auckland (Villages) recorded 342 crimes (now 356, a change of +4.1%). Darlington (East Villages) recorded 613 crimes previously (now 587, -4.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bishop Auckland (Villages) and Darlington (East Villages)?
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. Bishop Auckland (Villages) has a resolution rate of 50% and Darlington (East Villages) has 6.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Bishop Auckland (Villages) and Darlington (East Villages)?
Bishop Auckland (Villages) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Darlington (East Villages) 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 Bishop Auckland (Villages) and Darlington (East Villages)?
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 Bishop Auckland (Villages) or Darlington (East Villages) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bishop Auckland (Villages) and Darlington (East Villages). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.