Consett (Lanchester/Rural) vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Consett (Lanchester/Rural) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Durham (Croxdale/Hett) Durham Constabulary

      Consett (Lanchester/Rural) vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett) Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Consett (Lanchester/Rural)
      Durham Constabulary
      631 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Durham Constabulary
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Consett (Lanchester/Rural)
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      631
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      780
      86
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.1%
      ↓3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Consett (Lanchester/Rural)
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Violent Crime
      213 ↓25%
      27 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↑12%
      20 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      39 ↓34%
      6 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑19%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      19 ↓44%
      6 ↑500%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      116 ↓5%
      11 ↑38%
      Drugs
      6 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      35 ↓39%
      10 ↓9%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↓37%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓30%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett) is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 31/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Consett (Lanchester/Rural) safer than Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Consett (Lanchester/Rural) has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 631 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 83 crimes. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Consett (Lanchester/Rural) vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Consett (Lanchester/Rural) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) shows -3.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Consett (Lanchester/Rural) and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      In Consett (Lanchester/Rural), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (213 incidents). In Durham (Croxdale/Hett), it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Consett (Lanchester/Rural) and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Consett (Lanchester/Rural) recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 20. 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 (Lanchester/Rural) vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Violent crime in Consett (Lanchester/Rural) totalled 213 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Durham (Croxdale/Hett). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Consett (Lanchester/Rural) and Durham (Croxdale/Hett) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Consett (Lanchester/Rural) recorded 780 crimes (now 631, a change of -19.1%). Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 86 crimes previously (now 83, -3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Consett (Lanchester/Rural) and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      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 (Lanchester/Rural) has a resolution rate of 0% and Durham (Croxdale/Hett) has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Consett (Lanchester/Rural) and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Consett (Lanchester/Rural) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) 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 (Lanchester/Rural) and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      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 (Lanchester/Rural) or Durham (Croxdale/Hett) on a crime map?

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

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