Killingworth vs Wallsend

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Killingworth Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Wallsend Northumbria Police

      Killingworth vs Wallsend Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Killingworth
      Northumbria Police
      4,048 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.9% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Wallsend
      Northumbria Police
      5,493 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      40.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Killingworth
      B Wallsend
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,048
      5,493
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,645
      6,166
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.9%
      ↓10.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      40.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Killingworth
      B Wallsend
      Violent Crime
      1,356 ↓6%
      1,936 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      801 ↓25%
      882 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      261 ↓13%
      318 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      187 ↓21%
      203 ↑22%
      Burglary
      144 ↓15%
      222 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      348 ↓12%
      483 ↓5%
      Drugs
      119 ↑63%
      164 ↑49%
      Public Order
      295 ↓10%
      400 ↓12%
      Robbery
      27 ↓10%
      77 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      286 ↓32%
      528 ↑35%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↓44%
      21 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      23 ↓26%
      34 ↓19%
      Possession of Weapons
      39 ↑39%
      58 ↓6%
      Other Crime
      153 ↑46%
      167 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      A Killingworth is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 11/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Killingworth safer than Wallsend?

      Killingworth has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,048 crimes in the last 12 months. Wallsend has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 5,493 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Killingworth vs Wallsend?

      Killingworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wallsend shows -10.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Killingworth and Wallsend?

      In Killingworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,356 incidents). In Wallsend, it is Violent Crime (1,936 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Killingworth and Wallsend?

      Killingworth recorded 801 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wallsend recorded 882. 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 Killingworth vs Wallsend?

      Violent crime in Killingworth totalled 1,356 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,936 in Wallsend. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Killingworth and Wallsend in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Killingworth recorded 4,645 crimes (now 4,048, a change of -12.9%). Wallsend recorded 6,166 crimes previously (now 5,493, -10.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Killingworth and Wallsend?

      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. Killingworth has a resolution rate of 30% and Wallsend has 40.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Killingworth and Wallsend?

      Killingworth falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Wallsend 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 Killingworth and Wallsend?

      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 Killingworth or Wallsend on a crime map?

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