Ashington vs Killingworth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ashington vs Killingworth 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 Killingworth?
Ashington has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,104 crimes in the last 12 months. Killingworth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,048 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ashington vs Killingworth?
Ashington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -16.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Killingworth shows -12.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ashington and Killingworth?
In Ashington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,698 incidents). In Killingworth, it is Violent Crime (1,356 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashington and Killingworth?
Ashington recorded 915 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Killingworth recorded 801. 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 Killingworth?
Violent crime in Ashington totalled 1,698 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,356 in Killingworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ashington and Killingworth 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%). Killingworth recorded 4,645 crimes previously (now 4,048, -12.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashington and Killingworth?
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 Killingworth has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ashington and Killingworth?
Ashington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Killingworth 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 Killingworth?
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 Killingworth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashington and Killingworth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.