North Shields vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    North Shields Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Durham Constabulary

      North Shields vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      North Shields
      Northumbria Police
      5,788 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.2% trend
      16.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Durham Constabulary
      167 crimes / 12m
      ↑72.2% trend
      28% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Shields
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,788
      167
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,075
      97
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓18.2%
      ↑72.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.4%
      28%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Shields
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)
      Violent Crime
      1,740 ↓20%
      54 ↑64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,008 ↓35%
      41 ↑95%
      Other Theft
      289 ↓28%
      5 ↑150%
      Vehicle Crime
      182 ↓13%
      8 ↑700%
      Burglary
      207 ↑2%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      541 ↓18%
      31 ↑72%
      Drugs
      154 ↓9%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      423 ↓22%
      11 ↓8%
      Robbery
      82 ↑58%
      2
      Shoplifting
      885 ↑8%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↓3%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓45%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      44 ↓32%
      1
      Other Crime
      178 ↑20%
      4 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Shields safer than Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      North Shields has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,788 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 North Shields vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      North Shields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -18.2% — 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 North Shields and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      In North Shields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,740 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 North Shields and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      North Shields recorded 1,008 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 North Shields vs Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth)?

      Violent crime in North Shields totalled 1,740 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 North Shields and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Shields recorded 7,075 crimes (now 5,788, a change of -18.2%). Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) recorded 97 crimes previously (now 167, +72.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Shields 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. North Shields has a resolution rate of 16.4% and Durham (Shadforth/Ludworth) has 28%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Shields 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.