Darlington (North Road) vs Durham (Ushaw Moor)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Darlington (North Road) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Durham (Ushaw Moor) Durham Constabulary

      Darlington (North Road) vs Durham (Ushaw Moor) Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Darlington (North Road)
      Durham Constabulary
      2,616 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Ushaw Moor)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,165 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.2% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darlington (North Road)
      B Durham (Ushaw Moor)
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,616
      1,165
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,513
      1,151
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.1%
      ↑1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darlington (North Road)
      B Durham (Ushaw Moor)
      Violent Crime
      789 ↑6%
      446 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      620 ↑22%
      324 ↑34%
      Other Theft
      114 ↓7%
      50 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      105 ↓3%
      30 ↑20%
      Burglary
      110 ↑8%
      27 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      271 ↓13%
      125 ↑1%
      Drugs
      32 ↓54%
      6 ↓60%
      Public Order
      160 ↑7%
      54 ↓16%
      Robbery
      28 ↑155%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      283 ↓8%
      45 ↓61%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑133%
      5 ↑400%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓5%
      6 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↓6%
      5 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      57 ↑33%
      40 ↑8%
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Ushaw Moor) is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darlington (North Road) safer than Durham (Ushaw Moor)?

      Darlington (North Road) has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,616 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Ushaw Moor) has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 1,165 crimes. Durham (Ushaw Moor) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darlington (North Road) vs Durham (Ushaw Moor)?

      Darlington (North Road) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Ushaw Moor) shows +1.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darlington (North Road) and Durham (Ushaw Moor)?

      In Darlington (North Road), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (789 incidents). In Durham (Ushaw Moor), it is Violent Crime (446 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darlington (North Road) and Durham (Ushaw Moor)?

      Darlington (North Road) recorded 620 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Ushaw Moor) recorded 324. 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 (North Road) vs Durham (Ushaw Moor)?

      Violent crime in Darlington (North Road) totalled 789 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 446 in Durham (Ushaw Moor). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darlington (North Road) and Durham (Ushaw Moor) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darlington (North Road) recorded 2,513 crimes (now 2,616, a change of +4.1%). Durham (Ushaw Moor) recorded 1,151 crimes previously (now 1,165, +1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darlington (North Road) and Durham (Ushaw Moor)?

      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 (North Road) has a resolution rate of 23.9% and Durham (Ushaw Moor) has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darlington (North Road) and Durham (Ushaw Moor)?

      Darlington (North Road) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Durham (Ushaw Moor) 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 (North Road) and Durham (Ushaw Moor)?

      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 (North Road) or Durham (Ushaw Moor) on a crime map?

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

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