Durham (Newton Hall) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Durham (Newton Hall) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Newton Hall) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Newton Hall)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,587 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      17.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Durham Constabulary
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↑72.2% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (Newton Hall)
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,587
      167
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,589
      97
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.1%
      ↑72.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.8%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Newton Hall)
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Violent Crime
      564 ↓7%
      54 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      243 ↑22%
      41 ↑95%
      Other Theft
      63 ↓13%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      40 ↑21%
      8 ↑700%
      Burglary
      38 ↑19%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      106 ↑0%
      31 ↑72%
      Drugs
      39 ↑34%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      136 ↑25%
      11 ↓8%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      2
      Shoplifting
      284 ↓15%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑400%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓83%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓42%
      1
      Other Crime
      57 ↑14%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (Newton Hall) safer than Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Durham (Newton Hall) has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,587 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 (Newton Hall) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Durham (Newton Hall) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.1% — meaning total crimes fell 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 (Newton Hall) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      In Durham (Newton Hall), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (564 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 (Newton Hall) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Durham (Newton Hall) recorded 243 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 (Newton Hall) vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Violent crime in Durham (Newton Hall) totalled 564 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 (Newton Hall) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Newton Hall) recorded 1,589 crimes (now 1,587, a change of -0.1%). Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 97 crimes previously (now 167, +72.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Newton Hall) 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 (Newton Hall) has a resolution rate of 17.8% 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 (Newton Hall) and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Newton Hall) 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.