Ashington vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Ashington Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Durham (Croxdale/Hett) Durham Constabulary

      Ashington vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett) Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Ashington
      Northumbria Police
      3,542 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.1% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Durham Constabulary
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashington
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,542
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,913
      86
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓40.1%
      ↓3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashington
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Violent Crime
      1,175 ↓34%
      27 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      649 ↓44%
      20 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      141 ↓53%
      6 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      145 ↓34%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      141 ↓38%
      6 ↑500%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      392 ↓32%
      11 ↑38%
      Drugs
      79 ↓44%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      275 ↓32%
      10 ↓9%
      Robbery
      27 ↓44%
      0
      Shoplifting
      305 ↓61%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↓7%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↓30%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↓36%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      135 ↓24%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett) is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashington safer than Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Ashington has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,542 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 83 crimes. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashington vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Ashington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -40.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) shows -3.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashington and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      In Ashington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,175 incidents). In Durham (Croxdale/Hett), it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashington and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Ashington recorded 649 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 20. 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 Ashington vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Violent crime in Ashington totalled 1,175 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Durham (Croxdale/Hett). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashington and Durham (Croxdale/Hett) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashington recorded 5,913 crimes (now 3,542, a change of -40.1%). Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 86 crimes previously (now 83, -3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashington and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      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. Ashington has a resolution rate of 25% and Durham (Croxdale/Hett) has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashington and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Ashington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) 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 Ashington and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      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 Ashington or Durham (Croxdale/Hett) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashington and Durham (Croxdale/Hett). 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.