Darlington (East Villages) vs Sedgefield

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
      55/100
      Sedgefield Durham Constabulary

      Darlington (East Villages) vs Sedgefield Results

      A
      29/100
      Below Average
      Darlington (East Villages)
      Durham Constabulary
      587 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      6.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Sedgefield
      Durham Constabulary
      365 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darlington (East Villages)
      B Sedgefield
      Safety Score
      29/100 Below Average
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      587
      365
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      613
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.2%
      ↓8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      6.7%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darlington (East Villages)
      B Sedgefield
      Violent Crime
      257 ↓6%
      132 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑2%
      48 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑125%
      37 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓54%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      16 ↓11%
      5 ↓72%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓12%
      35 ↓34%
      Drugs
      6 ↓14%
      13 ↑333%
      Public Order
      35 ↓19%
      23 ↑10%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑133%
      36 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓67%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓8%
      12 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sedgefield is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 29/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darlington (East Villages) safer than Sedgefield?

      Darlington (East Villages) has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 587 crimes in the last 12 months. Sedgefield has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 365 crimes. Sedgefield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Sedgefield shows -8.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Darlington (East Villages), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (257 incidents). In Sedgefield, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Darlington (East Villages) recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sedgefield recorded 48. 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 Sedgefield?

      Violent crime in Darlington (East Villages) totalled 257 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Sedgefield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darlington (East Villages) and Sedgefield 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%). Sedgefield recorded 397 crimes previously (now 365, -8.1%).

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

      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 Sedgefield has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      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 Sedgefield on a crime map?

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

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