Washington vs Durham (Durham City West)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Washington Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      67/100
      Durham (Durham City West) Durham Constabulary

      Washington vs Durham (Durham City West) Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Washington
      Northumbria Police
      4,949 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      67/100
      Safe
      Durham (Durham City West)
      Durham Constabulary
      184 crimes / 12m
      ↑76.9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Washington
      B Durham (Durham City West)
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      67/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,949
      184
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,819
      104
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15%
      ↑76.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Washington
      B Durham (Durham City West)
      Violent Crime
      1,596 ↓6%
      43 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      821 ↓27%
      43 ↑95%
      Other Theft
      295 ↓18%
      11 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      178 ↓58%
      3 ↑200%
      Burglary
      282 ↓3%
      24 ↑380%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      482 ↓20%
      16 ↑33%
      Drugs
      71 ↓28%
      3 ↑0%
      Public Order
      337 ↓8%
      15 ↑88%
      Robbery
      57 ↑90%
      3
      Shoplifting
      568 ↓2%
      12
      Theft from Person
      15 ↓25%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓58%
      1 ↓83%
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↓9%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      195 ↑23%
      8 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Durham (Durham City West) is the safer choice — scoring 67/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Washington safer than Durham (Durham City West)?

      Washington has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,949 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Durham City West) has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 184 crimes. Durham (Durham City West) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Washington vs Durham (Durham City West)?

      Washington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Durham City West) shows +76.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Washington and Durham (Durham City West)?

      In Washington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,596 incidents). In Durham (Durham City West), it is Violent Crime (43 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Washington and Durham (Durham City West)?

      Washington recorded 821 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Durham City West) recorded 43. 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 Washington vs Durham (Durham City West)?

      Violent crime in Washington totalled 1,596 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 43 in Durham (Durham City West). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Washington and Durham (Durham City West) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Washington recorded 5,819 crimes (now 4,949, a change of -15%). Durham (Durham City West) recorded 104 crimes previously (now 184, +76.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Washington and Durham (Durham City West)?

      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. Washington has a resolution rate of 25% and Durham (Durham City West) has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Washington and Durham (Durham City West)?

      Washington falls within the Northumbria Police boundary. Durham (Durham City West) 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 Washington and Durham (Durham City West)?

      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 Washington or Durham (Durham City West) on a crime map?

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

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