Fenham and Scotswood vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Fenham and Scotswood Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      71/100
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Durham Constabulary

      Fenham and Scotswood vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Fenham and Scotswood
      Northumbria Police
      3,370 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.1% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      71/100
      Safe
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Durham Constabulary
      132 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.5% trend
      20.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fenham and Scotswood
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      71/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,370
      132
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,747
      106
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.1%
      ↑24.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.8%
      20.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fenham and Scotswood
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Violent Crime
      1,053 ↓5%
      37 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      587 ↓5%
      39 ↑117%
      Other Theft
      181 ↓26%
      3 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      253 ↓24%
      6 ↑500%
      Burglary
      115 ↓33%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      302 ↓18%
      24 ↑4%
      Drugs
      72 ↓26%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      328 ↑4%
      10 ↑11%
      Robbery
      39 ↑22%
      1
      Shoplifting
      269 ↓12%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↑31%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      28 ↑12%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑0%
      1
      Other Crime
      88 ↑11%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fenham and Scotswood safer than Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Fenham and Scotswood has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,370 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 132 crimes. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fenham and Scotswood vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Fenham and Scotswood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) shows +24.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Fenham and Scotswood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,053 incidents). In Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth), it is Anti-Social Behaviour (39 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Fenham and Scotswood recorded 587 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 39. 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 (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Violent crime in Fenham and Scotswood totalled 1,053 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 37 in Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fenham and Scotswood recorded 3,747 crimes (now 3,370, a change of -10.1%). Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 106 crimes previously (now 132, +24.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fenham and Scotswood 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. Fenham and Scotswood has a resolution rate of 28.8% and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has 20.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

      Fenham and Scotswood 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 Fenham and Scotswood 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 Fenham and Scotswood or Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) on a crime map?

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

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