Crook (Willington) vs Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Crook (Willington) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      21/100
      Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) Durham Constabulary

      Crook (Willington) vs Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) 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
      21/100
      High Crime
      Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)
      Durham Constabulary
      672 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.6% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crook (Willington)
      B Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      21/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,078
      672
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,087
      548
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↑22.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.1%
      28.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crook (Willington)
      B Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)
      Violent Crime
      371 ↑0%
      240 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      269 ↑7%
      144 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑28%
      31 ↑182%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↓50%
      17 ↑113%
      Burglary
      29 ↓60%
      26 ↑117%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      127 ↓9%
      102 ↑50%
      Drugs
      20 ↑5%
      11 ↑22%
      Public Order
      56 ↓22%
      31 ↓16%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      81 ↑305%
      35 ↑150%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑17%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓27%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      35 ↑21%
      24 ↑41%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) is the safer choice — scoring 21/100 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?

      Crook (Willington) has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,078 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 672 crimes. Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crook (Willington) vs Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?

      Crook (Willington) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) shows +22.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crook (Willington) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?

      In Crook (Willington), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (371 incidents). In Newton Aycliffe (Thickley), it is Violent Crime (240 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crook (Willington) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?

      Crook (Willington) recorded 269 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) recorded 144. 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?

      Violent crime in Crook (Willington) totalled 371 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 240 in Newton Aycliffe (Thickley). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crook (Willington) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) 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%). Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) recorded 548 crimes previously (now 672, +22.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crook (Willington) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?

      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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crook (Willington) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?

      Crook (Willington) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?

      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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crook (Willington) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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