Darlington (East) vs Darlington (West Villages)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Darlington (East) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Darlington (West Villages) Durham Constabulary

      Darlington (East) vs Darlington (West Villages) Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Darlington (East)
      Durham Constabulary
      3,779 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.4% trend
      21.8% 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)
      B Darlington (West Villages)
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,779
      141
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,485
      182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.4%
      ↓22.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.8%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darlington (East)
      B Darlington (West Villages)
      Violent Crime
      1,239 ↑10%
      50 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      905 ↑14%
      21 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      154 ↑5%
      16 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      149 ↓30%
      7 ↓59%
      Burglary
      144 ↑29%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      464 ↑5%
      18 ↓31%
      Drugs
      62 ↓26%
      5 ↑0%
      Public Order
      209 ↓2%
      7 ↓50%
      Robbery
      19 ↑111%
      0
      Shoplifting
      258 ↑57%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑56%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓34%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      33 ↓6%
      0
      Other Crime
      102 ↑4%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darlington (West Villages) is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

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

      Darlington (East) has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,779 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) vs Darlington (West Villages)?

      Darlington (East) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.4% — meaning total crimes rose 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) and Darlington (West Villages)?

      In Darlington (East), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,239 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) and Darlington (West Villages)?

      Darlington (East) recorded 905 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) vs Darlington (West Villages)?

      Violent crime in Darlington (East) totalled 1,239 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) and Darlington (West Villages) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darlington (East) recorded 3,485 crimes (now 3,779, a change of +8.4%). Darlington (West Villages) recorded 182 crimes previously (now 141, -22.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darlington (East) 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) has a resolution rate of 21.8% 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) and Darlington (West Villages)?

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

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