Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) vs Sedgefield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    21/100
    Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      Sedgefield Durham Constabulary

      Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) vs Sedgefield Results

      A
      21/100
      High Crime
      Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)
      Durham Constabulary
      672 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.6% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      Sedgefield
      Durham Constabulary
      365 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.1% trend
      28.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)
      B Sedgefield
      Safety Score
      21/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      672
      365
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      548
      397
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.6%
      ↓8.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      28.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)
      B Sedgefield
      Violent Crime
      240 ↓3%
      132 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↑25%
      48 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑182%
      37 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑113%
      17 ↑31%
      Burglary
      26 ↑117%
      5 ↓72%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      102 ↑50%
      35 ↓34%
      Drugs
      11 ↑22%
      13 ↑333%
      Public Order
      31 ↓16%
      23 ↑10%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      2
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑150%
      36 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑41%
      12 ↑20%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sedgefield is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 21/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) safer than Sedgefield?

      Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 672 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) vs Sedgefield?

      Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.6% — 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Sedgefield?

      In Newton Aycliffe (Thickley), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (240 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Sedgefield?

      Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) recorded 144 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) vs Sedgefield?

      Violent crime in Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) totalled 240 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Sedgefield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) recorded 548 crimes (now 672, a change of +22.6%). Sedgefield recorded 397 crimes previously (now 365, -8.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) 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. Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) has a resolution rate of 28.9% and Sedgefield has 28.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Sedgefield?

      Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) 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 Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) or Sedgefield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) 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.