Ashington vs Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Ashington Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon Northumbria Police

      Ashington vs Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Ashington
      Northumbria Police
      5,104 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.9% trend
      26% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon
      Northumbria Police
      3,264 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.1% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ashington
      B Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      5,104
      3,264
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      6,144
      3,137
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓16.9%
      ↑4.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ashington
      B Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon
      Violent Crime
      1,698 ↓11%
      1,119 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      915 ↓25%
      718 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      244 ↓12%
      165 ↓6%
      Vehicle Crime
      210 ↑1%
      165 ↑9%
      Burglary
      193 ↓10%
      93 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      558 ↓8%
      241 ↓23%
      Drugs
      138 ↑9%
      125 ↑67%
      Public Order
      391 ↑2%
      235 ↓3%
      Robbery
      40 ↓2%
      27 ↑80%
      Shoplifting
      435 ↓50%
      224 ↑13%
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑8%
      9 ↓10%
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↑19%
      19 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      48 ↓20%
      26 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      182 ↑4%
      98 ↑21%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ashington safer than Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon?

      Ashington has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,104 crimes in the last 12 months. Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 3,264 crimes. Ashington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ashington vs Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon?

      Ashington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon shows +4.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ashington and Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon?

      In Ashington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,698 incidents). In Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon, it is Violent Crime (1,119 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashington and Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon?

      Ashington recorded 915 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon recorded 718. 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 Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon?

      Violent crime in Ashington totalled 1,698 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,119 in Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ashington and Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon 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%). Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon recorded 3,137 crimes previously (now 3,264, +4.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashington and Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon?

      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 Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ashington and Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon?

      Ashington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon is covered by Northumbria Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Ashington and Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon?

      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 Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashington and Blakelaw, Kenton and Fawdon. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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