Durham (Meadowfield) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Durham (Meadowfield) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Meadowfield) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Meadowfield)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,131 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.5% trend
      14.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Durham Constabulary
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↑72.2% trend
      28% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (Meadowfield)
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,131
      167
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      931
      97
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.5%
      ↑72.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.7%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Meadowfield)
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Violent Crime
      415 ↓5%
      54 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      229 ↑64%
      41 ↑95%
      Other Theft
      45 ↓2%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓15%
      8 ↑700%
      Burglary
      51 ↑34%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↑33%
      31 ↑72%
      Drugs
      21 ↑163%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      84 ↑25%
      11 ↓8%
      Robbery
      7 ↑17%
      2
      Shoplifting
      64 ↑237%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑180%
      1
      Other Crime
      47 ↑34%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (Meadowfield) safer than Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Durham (Meadowfield) has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,131 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 167 crimes. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durham (Meadowfield) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Durham (Meadowfield) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) shows +72.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durham (Meadowfield) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      In Durham (Meadowfield), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (415 incidents). In Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth), it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Meadowfield) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Durham (Meadowfield) recorded 229 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 41. 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 (Meadowfield) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Violent crime in Durham (Meadowfield) totalled 415 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Meadowfield) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Meadowfield) recorded 931 crimes (now 1,131, a change of +21.5%). Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 97 crimes previously (now 167, +72.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Meadowfield) 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. Durham (Meadowfield) has a resolution rate of 14.7% and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (Meadowfield) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Durham (Meadowfield) 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 Durham (Meadowfield) 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 Durham (Meadowfield) or Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Meadowfield) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). 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.