Durham (Meadowfield) vs Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Durham (Meadowfield) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside) Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Meadowfield) vs Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside) Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Meadowfield)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,078 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside)
      Durham Constabulary
      982 crimes / 12m
      ↑62.9% trend
      22% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (Meadowfield)
      B Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside)
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,078
      982
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      911
      603
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.3%
      ↑62.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.5%
      22%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Meadowfield)
      B Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside)
      Violent Crime
      400 ↓9%
      263 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      220 ↑75%
      114 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      51 ↑2%
      47 ↑31%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓3%
      28 ↓30%
      Burglary
      41 ↑0%
      16 ↑78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      118 ↑34%
      209 ↑63%
      Drugs
      21 ↑200%
      26 ↑63%
      Public Order
      79 ↑23%
      38 ↑81%
      Robbery
      6 ↑20%
      8 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑263%
      183 ↑554%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑83%
      9 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑24%
      37 ↑363%
      Overall Verdict
      A Durham (Meadowfield) is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 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 Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside)?

      Durham (Meadowfield) has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,078 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside) has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 982 crimes. Durham (Meadowfield) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durham (Meadowfield) vs Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside)?

      Durham (Meadowfield) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside) shows +62.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durham (Meadowfield) and Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside)?

      In Durham (Meadowfield), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (400 incidents). In Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside), it is Violent Crime (263 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Meadowfield) and Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside)?

      Durham (Meadowfield) recorded 220 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside) recorded 114. 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 Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside)?

      Violent crime in Durham (Meadowfield) totalled 400 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 263 in Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Meadowfield) and Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Meadowfield) recorded 911 crimes (now 1,078, a change of +18.3%). Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside) recorded 603 crimes previously (now 982, +62.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Meadowfield) and Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside)?

      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 25.5% and Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside) has 22%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (Meadowfield) and Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside)?

      Durham (Meadowfield) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside) 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 Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside)?

      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 Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Meadowfield) and Seaham (Dawdon, Parkside). 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.