Durham (Durham City West) vs Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    67/100
    Durham (Durham City West) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      45/100
      Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Durham City West) vs Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) Results

      A
      67/100
      Safe
      Durham (Durham City West)
      Durham Constabulary
      184 crimes / 12m
      ↑76.9% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      45/100
      Average
      Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)
      Durham Constabulary
      397 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.4% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (Durham City West)
      B Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)
      Safety Score
      67/100 Safe
      45/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      184
      397
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      104
      347
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑76.9%
      ↑14.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      21.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Durham City West)
      B Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)
      Violent Crime
      43 ↑26%
      148 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↑95%
      50 ↑22%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑38%
      13 ↑18%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↑200%
      29 ↑32%
      Burglary
      24 ↑380%
      41 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑33%
      43 ↑2%
      Drugs
      3 ↑0%
      7 ↓13%
      Public Order
      15 ↑88%
      24 ↑0%
      Robbery
      3
      1
      Shoplifting
      12
      20 ↑233%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓83%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑100%
      15 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Durham (Durham City West) is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 45/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (Durham City West) safer than Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)?

      Durham (Durham City West) has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) and recorded 184 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) with 397 crimes. Durham (Durham City West) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durham (Durham City West) vs Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)?

      Durham (Durham City West) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +76.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) shows +14.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durham (Durham City West) and Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)?

      In Durham (Durham City West), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (43 incidents). In Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill), it is Violent Crime (148 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Durham City West) and Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)?

      Durham (Durham City West) recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) 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 (Durham City West) vs Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)?

      Violent crime in Durham (Durham City West) totalled 43 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 148 in Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Durham City West) and Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Durham City West) recorded 104 crimes (now 184, a change of +76.9%). Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) recorded 347 crimes previously (now 397, +14.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Durham City West) and Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)?

      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 (Durham City West) has a resolution rate of 25% and Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) has 21.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (Durham City West) and Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)?

      Durham (Durham City West) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) 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 (Durham City West) and Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill)?

      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 (Durham City West) or Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Durham City West) and Durham (Sherburn Village/Sherburn Hill). 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.