Fenham and Scotswood vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Fenham and Scotswood Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Durham (Croxdale/Hett) Durham Constabulary

      Fenham and Scotswood vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett) Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Fenham and Scotswood
      Northumbria Police
      3,626 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.3% trend
      13.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Durham Constabulary
      83 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fenham and Scotswood
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,626
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,711
      86
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.3%
      ↓3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.9%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fenham and Scotswood
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Violent Crime
      1,114 ↑5%
      27 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      657 ↑9%
      20 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      205 ↓6%
      6 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      296 ↓12%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      142 ↓12%
      6 ↑500%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      312 ↓14%
      11 ↑38%
      Drugs
      79 ↓18%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      321 ↓4%
      10 ↓9%
      Robbery
      41 ↑11%
      0
      Shoplifting
      271 ↓24%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↓36%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↓36%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      119 ↑65%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett) is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fenham and Scotswood safer than Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Fenham and Scotswood has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,626 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 83 crimes. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fenham and Scotswood vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Fenham and Scotswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Croxdale/Hett) shows -3.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fenham and Scotswood and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      In Fenham and Scotswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,114 incidents). In Durham (Croxdale/Hett), it is Violent Crime (27 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fenham and Scotswood and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Fenham and Scotswood recorded 657 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 20. 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 Fenham and Scotswood vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Violent crime in Fenham and Scotswood totalled 1,114 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 27 in Durham (Croxdale/Hett). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fenham and Scotswood and Durham (Croxdale/Hett) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fenham and Scotswood recorded 3,711 crimes (now 3,626, a change of -2.3%). Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 86 crimes previously (now 83, -3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fenham and Scotswood 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. Fenham and Scotswood has a resolution rate of 13.9% 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 Fenham and Scotswood and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Fenham and Scotswood 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 Fenham and Scotswood 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 Fenham and Scotswood or Durham (Croxdale/Hett) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fenham and Scotswood 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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