Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) vs Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) Durham Constabulary

      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) vs Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)
      Durham Constabulary
      338 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)
      Durham Constabulary
      332 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.7% trend
      13.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)
      B Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      338
      332
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      346
      292
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↑13.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      13.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)
      B Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)
      Violent Crime
      133 ↑4%
      156 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↓11%
      49 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑0%
      17 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓31%
      10 ↑0%
      Burglary
      27 ↓4%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      40 ↓17%
      53 ↑10%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      10 ↑67%
      Public Order
      23 ↑44%
      8 ↓43%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑500%
      0
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓8%
      16 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) safer than Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 338 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 332 crimes. Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) vs Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) shows +13.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      In Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (133 incidents). In Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough), it is Violent Crime (156 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) recorded 49. 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 (High Pittington/West Rainton) vs Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      Violent crime in Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) totalled 133 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 156 in Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) recorded 346 crimes (now 338, a change of -2.3%). Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) recorded 292 crimes previously (now 332, +13.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      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 (High Pittington/West Rainton) has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) has 13.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) 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 (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      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 (High Pittington/West Rainton) or Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough). 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.