Durham (Newton Hall) vs Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Durham (Newton Hall) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West) Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Newton Hall) vs Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West) Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Newton Hall)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,670 crimes / 12m
      ↑5% trend
      24% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,061 crimes / 12m
      ↑4% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (Newton Hall)
      B Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West)
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,670
      1,061
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,590
      1,020
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5%
      ↑4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24%
      24.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Newton Hall)
      B Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West)
      Violent Crime
      619 ↑5%
      405 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      249 ↑27%
      250 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      67 ↓3%
      34 ↑42%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↑18%
      16 ↓41%
      Burglary
      37 ↑6%
      26 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↑4%
      145 ↑6%
      Drugs
      34 ↑13%
      20 ↓13%
      Public Order
      145 ↑39%
      69 ↑19%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      292 ↓18%
      47 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      6 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑33%
      6 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      59 ↑11%
      32 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      B Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West) is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (Newton Hall) safer than Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West)?

      Durham (Newton Hall) has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,670 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West) has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,061 crimes. Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durham (Newton Hall) vs Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West)?

      Durham (Newton Hall) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West) shows +4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durham (Newton Hall) and Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West)?

      In Durham (Newton Hall), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (619 incidents). In Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West), it is Violent Crime (405 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Newton Hall) and Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West)?

      Durham (Newton Hall) recorded 249 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West) recorded 250. 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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West)?

      Violent crime in Durham (Newton Hall) totalled 619 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 405 in Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Newton Hall) and Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Newton Hall) recorded 1,590 crimes (now 1,670, a change of +5%). Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West) recorded 1,020 crimes previously (now 1,061, +4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Newton Hall) and Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West)?

      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 24% and Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West) has 24.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (Newton Hall) and Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West)?

      Durham (Newton Hall) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West) 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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West)?

      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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe West) on a crime map?

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