Ashington vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ashington vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett) Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ashington safer than Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?
Ashington has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,104 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) has a safety score of 83/100 (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 -16.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) shows -8.8% (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 (1,698 incidents). In Durham (Croxdale/Hett), it is Violent Crime (24 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 915 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 23. 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 1,698 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 24 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 6,144 crimes (now 5,104, a change of -16.9%). Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 91 crimes previously (now 83, -8.8%).
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 26% 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.