Jesmond and Heaton vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Jesmond and Heaton Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      96/100
      Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton Lancashire Constabulary

      Jesmond and Heaton vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Jesmond and Heaton
      Northumbria Police
      4,010 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.1% trend
      17.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      96/100
      Very Safe
      Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Jesmond and Heaton
      B Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      96/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,010
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,615
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.1%
      ↓10.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Jesmond and Heaton
      B Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton
      Violent Crime
      792 ↓22%
      13 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      856 ↓11%
      12 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      259 ↓7%
      7 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      308 ↓7%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      298 ↑16%
      3 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      291 ↓15%
      5 ↓44%
      Drugs
      102 ↑0%
      1
      Public Order
      236 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      83 ↑73%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      577 ↓24%
      0
      Theft from Person
      21 ↓16%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      69 ↓29%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↑4%
      0
      Other Crime
      92 ↑30%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Jesmond and Heaton safer than Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Jesmond and Heaton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,010 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton has a safety score of 96/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Jesmond and Heaton vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Jesmond and Heaton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton shows -10.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Jesmond and Heaton and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      In Jesmond and Heaton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (856 incidents). In Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton, it is Violent Crime (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Jesmond and Heaton and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Jesmond and Heaton recorded 856 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton recorded 12. 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 Jesmond and Heaton vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Violent crime in Jesmond and Heaton totalled 792 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Jesmond and Heaton and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Jesmond and Heaton recorded 4,615 crimes (now 4,010, a change of -13.1%). Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton recorded 48 crimes previously (now 43, -10.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Jesmond and Heaton and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      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. Jesmond and Heaton has a resolution rate of 17.5% and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Jesmond and Heaton and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Jesmond and Heaton falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Jesmond and Heaton and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      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 Jesmond and Heaton or Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Jesmond and Heaton and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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