Fishburn vs Sedgefield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Fishburn Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Sedgefield Durham Constabulary

      Fishburn vs Sedgefield Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Fishburn
      Durham Constabulary
      218 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.8% trend
      21.1% 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 Fishburn
      B Sedgefield
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      218
      365
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      182
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.8%
      ↓8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.1%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fishburn
      B Sedgefield
      Violent Crime
      97 ↑52%
      132 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↑22%
      48 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑67%
      37 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑78%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      11 ↑10%
      5 ↓72%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↑5%
      35 ↓34%
      Drugs
      8 ↑167%
      13 ↑333%
      Public Order
      9 ↓18%
      23 ↑10%
      Robbery
      1
      2
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓92%
      36 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      12 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fishburn safer than Sedgefield?

      Fishburn has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 218 crimes in the last 12 months. Sedgefield has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 365 crimes. Fishburn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fishburn vs Sedgefield?

      Fishburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.8% — 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 Fishburn and Sedgefield?

      In Fishburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (97 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 Fishburn and Sedgefield?

      Fishburn recorded 33 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 Fishburn vs Sedgefield?

      Violent crime in Fishburn totalled 97 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 Fishburn and Sedgefield 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%). Sedgefield recorded 397 crimes previously (now 365, -8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fishburn 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. Fishburn has a resolution rate of 21.1% and Sedgefield has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fishburn and Sedgefield?

      Fishburn 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 Fishburn 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 Fishburn or Sedgefield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fishburn and Sedgefield. 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.