Darlington (East Villages) vs Darlington (West Villages)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    43/100
    Darlington (East Villages) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Darlington (West Villages) Durham Constabulary

      Darlington (East Villages) vs Darlington (West Villages) Results

      A
      43/100
      Below Average
      Darlington (East Villages)
      Durham Constabulary
      499 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.8% trend
      22.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Darlington (West Villages)
      Durham Constabulary
      141 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darlington (East Villages)
      B Darlington (West Villages)
      Safety Score
      43/100 Below Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      499
      141
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      630
      182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓20.8%
      ↓22.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darlington (East Villages)
      B Darlington (West Villages)
      Violent Crime
      207 ↓26%
      50 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      123 ↓23%
      21 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑89%
      16 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓50%
      7 ↓59%
      Burglary
      17 ↓6%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓12%
      18 ↓31%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      5 ↑0%
      Public Order
      29 ↓31%
      7 ↓50%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↓23%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darlington (West Villages) is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 43/100 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 (West Villages)?

      Darlington (East Villages) has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 499 crimes in the last 12 months. Darlington (West Villages) has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 141 crimes. Darlington (West Villages) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Darlington (East Villages) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darlington (West Villages) shows -22.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Darlington (East Villages), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (207 incidents). In Darlington (West Villages), it is Violent Crime (50 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Darlington (East Villages) recorded 123 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darlington (West Villages) recorded 21. 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 (West Villages)?

      Violent crime in Darlington (East Villages) totalled 207 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 50 in Darlington (West Villages). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darlington (East Villages) recorded 630 crimes (now 499, a change of -20.8%). Darlington (West Villages) recorded 182 crimes previously (now 141, -22.5%).

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

      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 22.2% and Darlington (West Villages) has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      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 (West Villages) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darlington (East Villages) and Darlington (West Villages). 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.