Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) vs Peterlee (Trimdon)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) vs Peterlee (Trimdon) 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 Peterlee (Trimdon)?
Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 167 crimes in the last 12 months. Peterlee (Trimdon) has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 275 crimes. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) vs Peterlee (Trimdon)?
Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +72.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Peterlee (Trimdon) shows -20.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Peterlee (Trimdon)?
In Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (54 incidents). In Peterlee (Trimdon), it is Violent Crime (98 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Peterlee (Trimdon)?
Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Peterlee (Trimdon) recorded 50. 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 Peterlee (Trimdon)?
Violent crime in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) totalled 54 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 98 in Peterlee (Trimdon). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Peterlee (Trimdon) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 97 crimes (now 167, a change of +72.2%). Peterlee (Trimdon) recorded 345 crimes previously (now 275, -20.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Peterlee (Trimdon)?
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 28% and Peterlee (Trimdon) has 27.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Peterlee (Trimdon)?
Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Peterlee (Trimdon) 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 Peterlee (Trimdon)?
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 Peterlee (Trimdon) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) and Peterlee (Trimdon). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.