Darlington (Haughton) vs Sedgefield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Darlington (Haughton) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Sedgefield Durham Constabulary

      Darlington (Haughton) vs Sedgefield Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Darlington (Haughton)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,542 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      11.5% resolved
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      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 (Haughton)
      B Sedgefield
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,542
      365
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,406
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.7%
      ↓8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.5%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darlington (Haughton)
      B Sedgefield
      Violent Crime
      437 ↓4%
      132 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      428 ↑50%
      48 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      79 ↓27%
      37 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      86 ↑15%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      55 ↑25%
      5 ↓72%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      126 ↑7%
      35 ↓34%
      Drugs
      28 ↑8%
      13 ↑333%
      Public Order
      92 ↑15%
      23 ↑10%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      2
      Shoplifting
      138 ↓13%
      36 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓15%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑35%
      12 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sedgefield is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darlington (Haughton) safer than Sedgefield?

      Darlington (Haughton) has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,542 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 (Haughton) vs Sedgefield?

      Darlington (Haughton) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 (Haughton) and Sedgefield?

      In Darlington (Haughton), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (437 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 (Haughton) and Sedgefield?

      Darlington (Haughton) recorded 428 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 (Haughton) vs Sedgefield?

      Violent crime in Darlington (Haughton) totalled 437 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 (Haughton) and Sedgefield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darlington (Haughton) recorded 1,406 crimes (now 1,542, a change of +9.7%). Sedgefield recorded 397 crimes previously (now 365, -8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darlington (Haughton) 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 (Haughton) has a resolution rate of 11.5% and Sedgefield has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darlington (Haughton) and Sedgefield?

      Darlington (Haughton) 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 (Haughton) 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 (Haughton) or Sedgefield on a crime map?

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