Darlington (West Villages) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Darlington (West Villages) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darlington (West Villages) safer than Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Darlington (West Villages) has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 132 crimes. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Darlington (West Villages) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Darlington (West Villages) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) shows +24.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Darlington (West Villages) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
In Darlington (West Villages), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (61 incidents). In Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth), it is Anti-Social Behaviour (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darlington (West Villages) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Darlington (West Villages) recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 39. 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 (West Villages) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Violent crime in Darlington (West Villages) totalled 61 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 37 in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Darlington (West Villages) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darlington (West Villages) recorded 178 crimes (now 177, a change of -0.6%). Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 106 crimes previously (now 132, +24.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darlington (West Villages) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
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 (West Villages) has a resolution rate of 0% and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Darlington (West Villages) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
Darlington (West Villages) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) 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 (West Villages) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?
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 (West Villages) or Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darlington (West Villages) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.