Bedlington vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Bedlington Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      Durham (Croxdale/Hett) Durham Constabulary

      Bedlington vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett) Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Bedlington
      Northumbria Police
      2,963 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.9% trend
      27.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Durham Constabulary
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.8% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bedlington
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,963
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,938
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.9%
      ↓8.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bedlington
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Violent Crime
      1,117 ↑11%
      24 ↓31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      567 ↑1%
      23 ↑44%
      Other Theft
      145 ↓24%
      8 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      64 ↓29%
      1 ↓75%
      Burglary
      76 ↑25%
      6 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      246 ↓20%
      10 ↓9%
      Drugs
      77 ↑83%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      222 ↓3%
      10 ↑0%
      Robbery
      13 ↑44%
      0
      Shoplifting
      282 ↓16%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑13%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      116 ↑47%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett) is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bedlington safer than Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Bedlington has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,963 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 Bedlington vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Bedlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.9% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Bedlington and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      In Bedlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,117 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 Bedlington and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Bedlington recorded 567 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 Bedlington vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Violent crime in Bedlington totalled 1,117 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 Bedlington and Durham (Croxdale/Hett) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bedlington recorded 2,938 crimes (now 2,963, a change of +0.9%). Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 91 crimes previously (now 83, -8.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bedlington 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. Bedlington has a resolution rate of 27.5% 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 Bedlington and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Bedlington and Durham (Croxdale/Hett). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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