Durham (Croxdale/Hett) vs Durham (Durham City West)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Durham (Croxdale/Hett) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Durham (Durham City West) Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Croxdale/Hett) vs Durham (Durham City West) Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Durham Constabulary
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Durham (Durham City West)
      Durham Constabulary
      184 crimes / 12m
      ↑76.9% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      B Durham (Durham City West)
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      83
      184
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      91
      104
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.8%
      ↑76.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      B Durham (Durham City West)
      Violent Crime
      24 ↓31%
      43 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      23 ↑44%
      43 ↑95%
      Other Theft
      8 ↑14%
      11 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓75%
      3 ↑200%
      Burglary
      6 ↑200%
      24 ↑380%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓9%
      16 ↑33%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      10 ↑0%
      15 ↑88%
      Robbery
      0
      3
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓50%
      12
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1 ↓83%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Durham (Croxdale/Hett) is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 67/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (Croxdale/Hett) safer than Durham (Durham City West)?

      Durham (Croxdale/Hett) has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 83 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Durham City West) has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 184 crimes. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durham (Croxdale/Hett) vs Durham (Durham City West)?

      Durham (Croxdale/Hett) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Durham City West) shows +76.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Durham (Durham City West)?

      In Durham (Croxdale/Hett), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (24 incidents). In Durham (Durham City West), it is Violent Crime (43 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Durham (Durham City West)?

      Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 23 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Durham City West) recorded 43. 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 Durham (Croxdale/Hett) vs Durham (Durham City West)?

      Violent crime in Durham (Croxdale/Hett) totalled 24 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 43 in Durham (Durham City West). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Durham (Durham City West) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 91 crimes (now 83, a change of -8.8%). Durham (Durham City West) recorded 104 crimes previously (now 184, +76.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Durham (Durham City West)?

      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. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Durham (Durham City West) has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Durham (Durham City West)?

      Durham (Croxdale/Hett) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Durham (Durham City West) 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 Durham (Croxdale/Hett) and Durham (Durham City West)?

      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 Durham (Croxdale/Hett) or Durham (Durham City West) on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.