Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) vs Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) vs Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) safer than Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?
Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) and recorded 132 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) with 672 crimes. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) vs Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?
Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) shows +22.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?
In Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (39 incidents). In Newton Aycliffe (Thickley), it is Violent Crime (240 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?
Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) recorded 144. 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 (Shadforth/Ludworth) vs Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?
Violent crime in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) totalled 37 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 240 in Newton Aycliffe (Thickley). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 106 crimes (now 132, a change of +24.5%). Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) recorded 548 crimes previously (now 672, +22.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?
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 (Shadforth/Ludworth) has a resolution rate of 20.7% and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) has 28.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?
Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) 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 (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)?
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 (Shadforth/Ludworth) or Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Newton Aycliffe (Thickley). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.