Fishburn vs Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Fishburn Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      49/100
      Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) Durham Constabulary

      Fishburn vs Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Fishburn
      Durham Constabulary
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.8% trend
      21.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      49/100
      Average
      Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)
      Durham Constabulary
      332 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.7% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fishburn
      B Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      49/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      218
      332
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      182
      292
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.8%
      ↑13.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      13.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fishburn
      B Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)
      Violent Crime
      97 ↑52%
      156 ↑16%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↑22%
      49 ↑36%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑67%
      17 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑78%
      10 ↑0%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↑5%
      53 ↑10%
      Drugs
      8 ↑167%
      10 ↑67%
      Public Order
      9 ↓18%
      8 ↓43%
      Robbery
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓92%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      16 ↑23%
      Overall Verdict
      A Fishburn is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fishburn safer than Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      Fishburn has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 218 crimes in the last 12 months. Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) with 332 crimes. Fishburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fishburn vs Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      Fishburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) shows +13.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fishburn and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      In Fishburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (97 incidents). In Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough), it is Violent Crime (156 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fishburn and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      Fishburn recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) recorded 49. 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 Fishburn vs Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      Violent crime in Fishburn totalled 97 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 156 in Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fishburn and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fishburn recorded 182 crimes (now 218, a change of +19.8%). Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) recorded 292 crimes previously (now 332, +13.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fishburn and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      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. Fishburn has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) has 13.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fishburn and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      Fishburn falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) 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 Fishburn and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough)?

      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 Fishburn or Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fishburn and Seaham (South Hetton, Haswell and Haswell Plough). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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