Darlington (East) vs Durham (Newton Hall)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Darlington (East) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Durham (Newton Hall) Durham Constabulary

      Darlington (East) vs Durham (Newton Hall) Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Darlington (East)
      Durham Constabulary
      3,611 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Newton Hall)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,670 crimes / 12m
      ↑5% trend
      24% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darlington (East)
      B Durham (Newton Hall)
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,611
      1,670
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,421
      1,590
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↑5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      24%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darlington (East)
      B Durham (Newton Hall)
      Violent Crime
      1,233 ↑12%
      619 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      892 ↑28%
      249 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      152 ↑3%
      67 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      142 ↓38%
      39 ↑18%
      Burglary
      127 ↓12%
      37 ↑6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      457 ↑8%
      109 ↑4%
      Drugs
      59 ↓28%
      34 ↑13%
      Public Order
      188 ↓12%
      145 ↑39%
      Robbery
      16 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      191 ↑1%
      292 ↓18%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑9%
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↓34%
      2 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↓18%
      12 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      85 ↓13%
      59 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Newton Hall) is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darlington (East) safer than Durham (Newton Hall)?

      Darlington (East) has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,611 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Newton Hall) has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,670 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darlington (East) vs Durham (Newton Hall)?

      Darlington (East) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Newton Hall) shows +5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darlington (East) and Durham (Newton Hall)?

      In Darlington (East), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,233 incidents). In Durham (Newton Hall), it is Violent Crime (619 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darlington (East) and Durham (Newton Hall)?

      Darlington (East) recorded 892 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Newton Hall) recorded 249. 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 Durham (Newton Hall)?

      Violent crime in Darlington (East) totalled 1,233 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 619 in Durham (Newton Hall). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darlington (East) and Durham (Newton Hall) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darlington (East) recorded 3,421 crimes (now 3,611, a change of +5.6%). Durham (Newton Hall) recorded 1,590 crimes previously (now 1,670, +5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darlington (East) and Durham (Newton Hall)?

      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 19.4% and Durham (Newton Hall) has 24%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darlington (East) and Durham (Newton Hall)?

      Darlington (East) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Durham (Newton Hall) 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 Durham (Newton Hall)?

      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 Durham (Newton Hall) on a crime map?

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

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