Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) vs Warton - Lancaster

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
      88/100
      Warton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) vs Warton - Lancaster 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
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Warton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      21/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      672
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      548
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.6%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newton Aycliffe (Thickley)
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      240 ↓3%
      23 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↑25%
      28 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑182%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑113%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      26 ↑117%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      102 ↑50%
      7 ↓42%
      Drugs
      11 ↑22%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      31 ↓16%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑150%
      1
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Other Crime
      24 ↑41%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 21/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) safer than Warton - Lancaster?

      Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) has a safety score of 21/100 (High Crime) and recorded 672 crimes in the last 12 months. Warton - Lancaster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 88 crimes. Warton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) vs Warton - Lancaster?

      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. Warton - Lancaster shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Warton - Lancaster?

      In Newton Aycliffe (Thickley), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (240 incidents). In Warton - Lancaster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Warton - Lancaster?

      Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warton - Lancaster recorded 28. 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 Warton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) totalled 240 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Warton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Warton - Lancaster 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%). Warton - Lancaster recorded 120 crimes previously (now 88, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Warton - Lancaster?

      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 Warton - Lancaster has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) and Warton - Lancaster?

      Newton Aycliffe (Thickley) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Warton - Lancaster is covered by Lancashire 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 Warton - Lancaster?

      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 Warton - Lancaster on a crime map?

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