Riverside and West Shields vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Riverside and West Shields Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Durham (Croxdale/Hett) Durham Constabulary

      Riverside and West Shields vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett) Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Riverside and West Shields
      Northumbria Police
      6,685 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.3% trend
      14.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Riverside and West Shields
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      6,685
      83
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,829
      86
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓24.3%
      ↓3.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      14.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Riverside and West Shields
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett)
      Violent Crime
      2,208 ↓18%
      27 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,146 ↓33%
      20 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      332 ↓18%
      6 ↓14%
      Vehicle Crime
      172 ↓35%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      229 ↓34%
      6 ↑500%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      612 ↓24%
      11 ↑38%
      Drugs
      143 ↓36%
      1 ↓50%
      Public Order
      446 ↓31%
      10 ↓9%
      Robbery
      82 ↑52%
      0
      Shoplifting
      959 ↓26%
      1 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      33 ↓31%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      31 ↓42%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      67 ↓35%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      225 ↑7%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Croxdale/Hett) is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Riverside and West Shields safer than Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Riverside and West Shields has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,685 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 Riverside and West Shields vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Riverside and West Shields shows a year-on-year crime trend of -24.3% — 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 Riverside and West Shields and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      In Riverside and West Shields, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,208 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 Riverside and West Shields and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Riverside and West Shields recorded 1,146 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 Riverside and West Shields vs Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Violent crime in Riverside and West Shields totalled 2,208 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 Riverside and West Shields and Durham (Croxdale/Hett) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Riverside and West Shields recorded 8,829 crimes (now 6,685, a change of -24.3%). Durham (Croxdale/Hett) recorded 86 crimes previously (now 83, -3.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Riverside and West Shields 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. Riverside and West Shields has a resolution rate of 14.7% 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 Riverside and West Shields and Durham (Croxdale/Hett)?

      Riverside and West Shields 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 Riverside and West Shields 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 Riverside and West Shields or Durham (Croxdale/Hett) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Riverside and West Shields 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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