Cramlington vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Cramlington Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Durham Constabulary

      Cramlington vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Cramlington
      Northumbria Police
      2,918 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.8% trend
      15.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Durham Constabulary
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↑72.2% trend
      28% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cramlington
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,918
      167
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,155
      97
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.8%
      ↑72.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.4%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cramlington
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Violent Crime
      943 ↓32%
      54 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      797 ↓15%
      41 ↑95%
      Other Theft
      131 ↓40%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      75 ↓44%
      8 ↑700%
      Burglary
      64 ↓56%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      283 ↓16%
      31 ↑72%
      Drugs
      47 ↓43%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      228 ↓32%
      11 ↓8%
      Robbery
      7 ↓13%
      2
      Shoplifting
      185 ↓55%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      12 ↑0%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓48%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↓20%
      1
      Other Crime
      109 ↑5%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cramlington safer than Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Cramlington has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,918 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 167 crimes. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cramlington vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Cramlington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) shows +72.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cramlington and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      In Cramlington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (943 incidents). In Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth), it is Violent Crime (54 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cramlington and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Cramlington recorded 797 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 41. 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 Cramlington vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Violent crime in Cramlington totalled 943 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 54 in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cramlington and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cramlington recorded 4,155 crimes (now 2,918, a change of -29.8%). Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 97 crimes previously (now 167, +72.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cramlington and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      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. Cramlington has a resolution rate of 15.4% and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cramlington and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Cramlington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) 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 Cramlington and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      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 Cramlington or Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Cramlington and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). 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.