Darlington (East Villages) vs Darlington (Haughton)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    29/100
    Darlington (East Villages) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Darlington (Haughton) Durham Constabulary

      Darlington (East Villages) vs Darlington (Haughton) Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Darlington (East Villages)
      Durham Constabulary
      587 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      6.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Darlington (Haughton)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,542 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      11.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darlington (East Villages)
      B Darlington (Haughton)
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      587
      1,542
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      613
      1,406
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.2%
      ↑9.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      11.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darlington (East Villages)
      B Darlington (Haughton)
      Violent Crime
      257 ↓6%
      437 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑2%
      428 ↑50%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑125%
      79 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓54%
      86 ↑15%
      Burglary
      16 ↓11%
      55 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓12%
      126 ↑7%
      Drugs
      6 ↓14%
      28 ↑8%
      Public Order
      35 ↓19%
      92 ↑15%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑133%
      138 ↓13%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      10 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      11 ↓15%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓8%
      42 ↑35%
      Overall Verdict
      A Darlington (East Villages) is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darlington (East Villages) safer than Darlington (Haughton)?

      Darlington (East Villages) has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 587 crimes in the last 12 months. Darlington (Haughton) has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,542 crimes. Darlington (East Villages) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darlington (East Villages) vs Darlington (Haughton)?

      Darlington (East Villages) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darlington (Haughton) shows +9.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darlington (East Villages) and Darlington (Haughton)?

      In Darlington (East Villages), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Darlington (Haughton), it is Violent Crime (437 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darlington (East Villages) and Darlington (Haughton)?

      Darlington (East Villages) recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darlington (Haughton) recorded 428. 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 Darlington (East Villages) vs Darlington (Haughton)?

      Violent crime in Darlington (East Villages) totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 437 in Darlington (Haughton). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darlington (East Villages) and Darlington (Haughton) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darlington (East Villages) recorded 613 crimes (now 587, a change of -4.2%). Darlington (Haughton) recorded 1,406 crimes previously (now 1,542, +9.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darlington (East Villages) and Darlington (Haughton)?

      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. Darlington (East Villages) has a resolution rate of 6.7% and Darlington (Haughton) has 11.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darlington (East Villages) and Darlington (Haughton)?

      Darlington (East Villages) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Darlington (Haughton) 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 Darlington (East Villages) and Darlington (Haughton)?

      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 Darlington (East Villages) or Darlington (Haughton) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darlington (East Villages) and Darlington (Haughton). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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