Durham (Ushaw Moor) vs Sedgefield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Durham (Ushaw Moor) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Sedgefield Durham Constabulary

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) vs Sedgefield Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Durham (Ushaw Moor)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,165 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.2% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Sedgefield
      Durham Constabulary
      365 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (Ushaw Moor)
      B Sedgefield
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,165
      365
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,151
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.2%
      ↓8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (Ushaw Moor)
      B Sedgefield
      Violent Crime
      446 ↑3%
      132 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      324 ↑34%
      48 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      50 ↑11%
      37 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↑20%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      27 ↓23%
      5 ↓72%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      125 ↑1%
      35 ↓34%
      Drugs
      6 ↓60%
      13 ↑333%
      Public Order
      54 ↓16%
      23 ↑10%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      2
      Shoplifting
      45 ↓61%
      36 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑400%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓50%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑8%
      12 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sedgefield is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 15/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (Ushaw Moor) safer than Sedgefield?

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,165 crimes in the last 12 months. Sedgefield has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 365 crimes. Sedgefield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durham (Ushaw Moor) vs Sedgefield?

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sedgefield shows -8.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durham (Ushaw Moor) and Sedgefield?

      In Durham (Ushaw Moor), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (446 incidents). In Sedgefield, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (Ushaw Moor) and Sedgefield?

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) recorded 324 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sedgefield recorded 48. 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 (Ushaw Moor) vs Sedgefield?

      Violent crime in Durham (Ushaw Moor) totalled 446 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in Sedgefield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durham (Ushaw Moor) and Sedgefield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (Ushaw Moor) recorded 1,151 crimes (now 1,165, a change of +1.2%). Sedgefield recorded 397 crimes previously (now 365, -8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (Ushaw Moor) and Sedgefield?

      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 (Ushaw Moor) has a resolution rate of 100% and Sedgefield has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (Ushaw Moor) and Sedgefield?

      Durham (Ushaw Moor) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Sedgefield 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 (Ushaw Moor) and Sedgefield?

      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 (Ushaw Moor) or Sedgefield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (Ushaw Moor) and Sedgefield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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