Darlington (West Villages) vs Fishburn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Darlington (West Villages) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Fishburn Durham Constabulary

      Darlington (West Villages) vs Fishburn Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Darlington (West Villages)
      Durham Constabulary
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Fishburn
      Durham Constabulary
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.8% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darlington (West Villages)
      B Fishburn
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      177
      218
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      178
      182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.6%
      ↑19.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      21.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darlington (West Villages)
      B Fishburn
      Violent Crime
      61 ↑7%
      97 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      29 ↓12%
      33 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑43%
      10 ↑67%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓27%
      16 ↑78%
      Burglary
      15 ↑25%
      11 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↑0%
      23 ↑5%
      Drugs
      6 ↑0%
      8 ↑167%
      Public Order
      9 ↓25%
      9 ↓18%
      Robbery
      0
      1
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓92%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1
      Other Crime
      2 ↓60%
      6 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      A Darlington (West Villages) is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darlington (West Villages) safer than Fishburn?

      Darlington (West Villages) has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Fishburn has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 218 crimes. Darlington (West Villages) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darlington (West Villages) vs Fishburn?

      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. Fishburn shows +19.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darlington (West Villages) and Fishburn?

      In Darlington (West Villages), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (61 incidents). In Fishburn, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darlington (West Villages) and Fishburn?

      Darlington (West Villages) recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Fishburn recorded 33. 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 Fishburn?

      Violent crime in Darlington (West Villages) totalled 61 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Fishburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darlington (West Villages) and Fishburn 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%). Fishburn recorded 182 crimes previously (now 218, +19.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darlington (West Villages) and Fishburn?

      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 Fishburn has 21.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darlington (West Villages) and Fishburn?

      Darlington (West Villages) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Fishburn 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 Fishburn?

      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 Fishburn on a crime map?

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

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