Berwick vs Killingworth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Berwick Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Killingworth Northumbria Police

      Berwick vs Killingworth Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Berwick
      Northumbria Police
      1,744 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.3% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Killingworth
      Northumbria Police
      4,048 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.9% trend
      30% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Berwick
      B Killingworth
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,744
      4,048
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,823
      4,645
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.3%
      ↓12.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Berwick
      B Killingworth
      Violent Crime
      613 ↓14%
      1,356 ↓6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      358 ↓2%
      801 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      108 ↓8%
      261 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      56 ↑40%
      187 ↓21%
      Burglary
      63 ↓2%
      144 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      171 ↑18%
      348 ↓12%
      Drugs
      36 ↓25%
      119 ↑63%
      Public Order
      136 ↓7%
      295 ↓10%
      Robbery
      3
      27 ↓10%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↓18%
      286 ↓32%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓79%
      9 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      23 ↓26%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑0%
      39 ↑39%
      Other Crime
      78 ↑200%
      153 ↑46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Killingworth is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Berwick safer than Killingworth?

      Berwick has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,744 crimes in the last 12 months. Killingworth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 4,048 crimes. Killingworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Berwick vs Killingworth?

      Berwick shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.3% — 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 Berwick and Killingworth?

      In Berwick, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (613 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 Berwick and Killingworth?

      Berwick recorded 358 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 Berwick vs Killingworth?

      Violent crime in Berwick totalled 613 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 Berwick and Killingworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Berwick recorded 1,823 crimes (now 1,744, a change of -4.3%). Killingworth recorded 4,645 crimes previously (now 4,048, -12.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Berwick 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. Berwick has a resolution rate of 25% and Killingworth has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Berwick and Killingworth?

      Berwick 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 Berwick 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 Berwick or Killingworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Berwick and Killingworth. 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.