Consett vs Durham (Durham City)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Consett Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Durham (Durham City) Durham Constabulary

      Consett vs Durham (Durham City) Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Consett
      Durham Constabulary
      1,853 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.5% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Durham City)
      Durham Constabulary
      2,295 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.8% trend
      21.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Consett
      B Durham (Durham City)
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,853
      2,295
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,219
      2,791
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.5%
      ↓17.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.8%
      21.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Consett
      B Durham (Durham City)
      Violent Crime
      657 ↓11%
      815 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      380 ↓20%
      476 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      96 ↓27%
      112 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      68 ↑31%
      26 ↓10%
      Burglary
      41 ↓47%
      50 ↓40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      178 ↓14%
      127 ↓33%
      Drugs
      25 ↓44%
      51 ↓47%
      Public Order
      123 ↓32%
      226 ↓27%
      Robbery
      10 ↑67%
      28 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      208 ↓11%
      270 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      20 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑150%
      15 ↓79%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓27%
      30 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      47 ↓15%
      49 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Durham City) is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Consett safer than Durham (Durham City)?

      Consett has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,853 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Durham City) has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 2,295 crimes. Durham (Durham City) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Consett vs Durham (Durham City)?

      Consett shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Durham City) shows -17.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Consett and Durham (Durham City)?

      In Consett, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (657 incidents). In Durham (Durham City), it is Violent Crime (815 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Consett and Durham (Durham City)?

      Consett recorded 380 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Durham City) recorded 476. 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 vs Durham (Durham City)?

      Violent crime in Consett totalled 657 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 815 in Durham (Durham City). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Consett and Durham (Durham City) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Consett recorded 2,219 crimes (now 1,853, a change of -16.5%). Durham (Durham City) recorded 2,791 crimes previously (now 2,295, -17.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Consett and Durham (Durham City)?

      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 has a resolution rate of 15.8% and Durham (Durham City) has 21.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Consett and Durham (Durham City)?

      Consett falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Durham (Durham City) 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 and Durham (Durham City)?

      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 or Durham (Durham City) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Consett and Durham (Durham City). 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.