Darlington (East) vs Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)

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
      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) Durham Constabulary

      Darlington (East) vs Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) 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
      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,183 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      27% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darlington (East)
      B Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,611
      1,183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,421
      1,079
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↑9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      27%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darlington (East)
      B Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)
      Violent Crime
      1,233 ↑12%
      490 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      892 ↑28%
      215 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      152 ↑3%
      43 ↓7%
      Vehicle Crime
      142 ↓38%
      29 ↓36%
      Burglary
      127 ↓12%
      43 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      457 ↑8%
      130 ↑1%
      Drugs
      59 ↓28%
      28 ↑17%
      Public Order
      188 ↓12%
      97 ↑24%
      Robbery
      16 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      191 ↑1%
      59 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑9%
      4 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↓34%
      5 ↓44%
      Possession of Weapons
      28 ↓18%
      7 ↓13%
      Other Crime
      85 ↓13%
      32 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 6/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darlington (East) safer than Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)?

      Darlington (East) has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,611 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,183 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darlington (East) vs Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)?

      Darlington (East) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) shows +9.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darlington (East) and Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)?

      In Darlington (East), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,233 incidents). In Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge), it is Violent Crime (490 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darlington (East) and Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)?

      Darlington (East) recorded 892 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) recorded 215. 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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)?

      Violent crime in Darlington (East) totalled 1,233 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 490 in Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darlington (East) and Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) 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%). Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) recorded 1,079 crimes previously (now 1,183, +9.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darlington (East) and Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)?

      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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) has 27%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darlington (East) and Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)?

      Darlington (East) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) 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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)?

      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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) on a crime map?

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

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