Richmond vs Darlington (West Villages)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Richmond North Yorkshire Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      76/100
      Darlington (West Villages) Durham Constabulary

      Richmond vs Darlington (West Villages) Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Richmond
      North Yorkshire Police
      545 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      76/100
      Safe
      Darlington (West Villages)
      Durham Constabulary
      141 crimes / 12m
      ↓22.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Richmond
      B Darlington (West Villages)
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      76/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      545
      141
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      878
      182
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓37.9%
      ↓22.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Richmond
      B Darlington (West Villages)
      Violent Crime
      225 ↓34%
      50 ↓4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↓38%
      21 ↓43%
      Other Theft
      38 ↓32%
      16 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓44%
      7 ↓59%
      Burglary
      32 ↓26%
      14 ↑27%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓45%
      18 ↓31%
      Drugs
      7 ↓63%
      5 ↑0%
      Public Order
      31 ↓23%
      7 ↓50%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Shoplifting
      21 ↓48%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      3
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓71%
      0
      Other Crime
      8 ↓72%
      2 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darlington (West Villages) is the safer choice — scoring 76/100 vs 37/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Richmond safer than Darlington (West Villages)?

      Richmond has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 545 crimes in the last 12 months. Darlington (West Villages) has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 141 crimes. Darlington (West Villages) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Richmond shows a year-on-year crime trend of -37.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Darlington (West Villages) shows -22.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Richmond, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (225 incidents). In Darlington (West Villages), it is Violent Crime (50 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Richmond recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darlington (West Villages) recorded 21. 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 Richmond vs Darlington (West Villages)?

      Violent crime in Richmond totalled 225 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 50 in Darlington (West Villages). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Richmond recorded 878 crimes (now 545, a change of -37.9%). Darlington (West Villages) recorded 182 crimes previously (now 141, -22.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Richmond 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. Richmond has a resolution rate of 0% and Darlington (West Villages) has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Richmond 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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