Northallerton vs Darlington (West Villages)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Northallerton North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Darlington (West Villages) Durham Constabulary

      Northallerton vs Darlington (West Villages) Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Northallerton
      North Yorkshire Police
      1,112 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Darlington (West Villages)
      Durham Constabulary
      129 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northallerton
      B Darlington (West Villages)
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,112
      129
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,150
      175
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓48.3%
      ↓26.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northallerton
      B Darlington (West Villages)
      Violent Crime
      389 ↓43%
      44 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      243 ↓58%
      19 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      59 ↓39%
      15 ↑7%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↓60%
      5 ↓72%
      Burglary
      35 ↓43%
      14 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      100 ↓49%
      17 ↓32%
      Drugs
      19 ↓17%
      5 ↑0%
      Public Order
      68 ↓38%
      7 ↓36%
      Robbery
      11 ↓8%
      0
      Shoplifting
      125 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓57%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↓25%
      0
      Other Crime
      24 ↓49%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darlington (West Villages) is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northallerton safer than Darlington (West Villages)?

      Northallerton has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,112 crimes in the last 12 months. Darlington (West Villages) has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 129 crimes. Darlington (West Villages) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northallerton vs Darlington (West Villages)?

      Northallerton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -48.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darlington (West Villages) shows -26.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northallerton and Darlington (West Villages)?

      In Northallerton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (389 incidents). In Darlington (West Villages), it is Violent Crime (44 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northallerton and Darlington (West Villages)?

      Northallerton recorded 243 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darlington (West Villages) recorded 19. 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 Northallerton vs Darlington (West Villages)?

      Violent crime in Northallerton totalled 389 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 44 in Darlington (West Villages). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northallerton and Darlington (West Villages) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northallerton recorded 2,150 crimes (now 1,112, a change of -48.3%). Darlington (West Villages) recorded 175 crimes previously (now 129, -26.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northallerton and Darlington (West Villages)?

      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. Northallerton has a resolution rate of 0% and Darlington (West Villages) has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northallerton and Darlington (West Villages)?

      Northallerton falls within the North Yorkshire Police boundary. Darlington (West Villages) 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 Northallerton and Darlington (West Villages)?

      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 Northallerton or Darlington (West Villages) on a crime map?

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

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