Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) vs Fishburn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Fishburn Durham Constabulary

      Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) vs Fishburn Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate)
      Durham Constabulary
      992 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Fishburn
      Durham Constabulary
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.8% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate)
      B Fishburn
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      992
      218
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,027
      182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.4%
      ↑19.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      21.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate)
      B Fishburn
      Violent Crime
      452 ↑4%
      97 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      192 ↓5%
      33 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      42 ↓7%
      10 ↑67%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↓33%
      16 ↑78%
      Burglary
      32 ↓20%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↓13%
      23 ↑5%
      Drugs
      9 ↓59%
      8 ↑167%
      Public Order
      49 ↓14%
      9 ↓18%
      Robbery
      7 ↑600%
      1
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑127%
      2 ↓92%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓86%
      1
      Other Crime
      33 ↑14%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Fishburn is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) safer than Fishburn?

      Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 992 crimes in the last 12 months. Fishburn has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 218 crimes. Fishburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) vs Fishburn?

      Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Fishburn shows +19.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) and Fishburn?

      In Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (452 incidents). In Fishburn, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) and Fishburn?

      Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) recorded 192 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fishburn recorded 33. 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 Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) vs Fishburn?

      Violent crime in Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) totalled 452 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Fishburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) and Fishburn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) recorded 1,027 crimes (now 992, a change of -3.4%). Fishburn recorded 182 crimes previously (now 218, +19.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) and Fishburn?

      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. Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) has a resolution rate of 11.1% and Fishburn has 21.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) and Fishburn?

      Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Fishburn 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 Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) and Fishburn?

      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 Consett (Blackhill/Ebchester/Leadgate) or Fishburn on a crime map?

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

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