Crook (Willington) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Crook (Willington) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) 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 Crook (Willington) safer than Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Crook (Willington) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,078 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 132 crimes. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Crook (Willington) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
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 (Shadforth/Ludworth) shows +24.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Crook (Willington) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
In Crook (Willington), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (371 incidents). In Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth), it is Anti-Social Behaviour (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crook (Willington) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Crook (Willington) recorded 269 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 39. 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 (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Violent crime in Crook (Willington) totalled 371 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 37 in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Crook (Willington) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) 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 (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 106 crimes previously (now 132, +24.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crook (Willington) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
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 (Shadforth/Ludworth) has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Crook (Willington) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Crook (Willington) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) 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 (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
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 (Shadforth/Ludworth) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crook (Willington) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.