Durham (Durham City) vs Sedgefield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Durham (Durham City) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Sedgefield Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Durham City) vs Sedgefield Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Durham City)
      Durham Constabulary
      2,295 crimes / 12m
      ↓17.8% trend
      21.7% 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 Durham (Durham City)
      B Sedgefield
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,295
      365
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,791
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓17.8%
      ↓8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.7%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Durham City)
      B Sedgefield
      Violent Crime
      815 ↓12%
      132 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      476 ↓8%
      48 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      112 ↓27%
      37 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓10%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      50 ↓40%
      5 ↓72%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      127 ↓33%
      35 ↓34%
      Drugs
      51 ↓47%
      13 ↑333%
      Public Order
      226 ↓27%
      23 ↑10%
      Robbery
      28 ↑33%
      2
      Shoplifting
      270 ↓8%
      36 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓13%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓79%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      30 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      49 ↓2%
      12 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sedgefield is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (Durham City) safer than Sedgefield?

      Durham (Durham City) has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,295 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 Durham (Durham City) vs Sedgefield?

      Durham (Durham City) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -17.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Durham (Durham City) and Sedgefield?

      In Durham (Durham City), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (815 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 Durham (Durham City) and Sedgefield?

      Durham (Durham City) recorded 476 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 Durham (Durham City) vs Sedgefield?

      Violent crime in Durham (Durham City) totalled 815 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 Durham (Durham City) and Sedgefield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Durham City) recorded 2,791 crimes (now 2,295, a change of -17.8%). Sedgefield recorded 397 crimes previously (now 365, -8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Durham City) 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. Durham (Durham City) has a resolution rate of 21.7% and Sedgefield has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (Durham City) and Sedgefield?

      Durham (Durham City) 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 Durham (Durham City) 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 Durham (Durham City) or Sedgefield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Durham City) and Sedgefield. 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.