Crook (Willington) vs Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Crook (Willington) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) Durham Constabulary

      Crook (Willington) vs Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Crook (Willington)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,078 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      26.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)
      Durham Constabulary
      338 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crook (Willington)
      B Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,078
      338
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,087
      346
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↓2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crook (Willington)
      B Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)
      Violent Crime
      371 ↑0%
      133 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      269 ↑7%
      55 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑28%
      27 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓50%
      9 ↓31%
      Burglary
      29 ↓60%
      27 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      127 ↓9%
      40 ↓17%
      Drugs
      20 ↑5%
      5 ↑0%
      Public Order
      56 ↓22%
      23 ↑44%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      1
      Shoplifting
      81 ↑305%
      6 ↑500%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑17%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓27%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑21%
      12 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crook (Willington) safer than Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)?

      Crook (Willington) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,078 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 338 crimes. Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crook (Willington) vs Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)?

      Crook (Willington) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) shows -2.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crook (Willington) and Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)?

      In Crook (Willington), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (371 incidents). In Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton), it is Violent Crime (133 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crook (Willington) and Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)?

      Crook (Willington) recorded 269 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) recorded 55. 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 Crook (Willington) vs Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)?

      Violent crime in Crook (Willington) totalled 371 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 133 in Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crook (Willington) and Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crook (Willington) recorded 1,087 crimes (now 1,078, a change of -0.8%). Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) recorded 346 crimes previously (now 338, -2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crook (Willington) and Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)?

      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. Crook (Willington) has a resolution rate of 26.1% and Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crook (Willington) and Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)?

      Crook (Willington) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) 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 Crook (Willington) and Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)?

      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 Crook (Willington) or Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crook (Willington) and Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton). 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.