Crook (Weardale) vs Darlington (West Villages)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Crook (Weardale) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Darlington (West Villages) Durham Constabulary

      Crook (Weardale) vs Darlington (West Villages) Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Crook (Weardale)
      Durham Constabulary
      307 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Darlington (West Villages)
      Durham Constabulary
      177 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.6% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crook (Weardale)
      B Darlington (West Villages)
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      307
      177
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      302
      178
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.7%
      ↓0.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crook (Weardale)
      B Darlington (West Villages)
      Violent Crime
      120 ↓3%
      61 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      47 ↑12%
      29 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑13%
      20 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑7%
      11 ↓27%
      Burglary
      37 ↑85%
      15 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓6%
      23 ↑0%
      Drugs
      3 ↓57%
      6 ↑0%
      Public Order
      14 ↓30%
      9 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Other Crime
      9 ↑13%
      2 ↓60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Darlington (West Villages) is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crook (Weardale) safer than Darlington (West Villages)?

      Crook (Weardale) has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 307 crimes in the last 12 months. Darlington (West Villages) has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 177 crimes. Darlington (West Villages) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crook (Weardale) vs Darlington (West Villages)?

      Crook (Weardale) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Darlington (West Villages) shows -0.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crook (Weardale) and Darlington (West Villages)?

      In Crook (Weardale), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (120 incidents). In Darlington (West Villages), it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crook (Weardale) and Darlington (West Villages)?

      Crook (Weardale) recorded 47 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darlington (West Villages) recorded 29. 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 Crook (Weardale) vs Darlington (West Villages)?

      Violent crime in Crook (Weardale) totalled 120 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Darlington (West Villages). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crook (Weardale) and Darlington (West Villages) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crook (Weardale) recorded 302 crimes (now 307, a change of +1.7%). Darlington (West Villages) recorded 178 crimes previously (now 177, -0.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crook (Weardale) and Darlington (West Villages)?

      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. Crook (Weardale) has a resolution rate of 0% and Darlington (West Villages) has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crook (Weardale) and Darlington (West Villages)?

      Crook (Weardale) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Darlington (West Villages) 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 Crook (Weardale) and Darlington (West Villages)?

      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 Crook (Weardale) or Darlington (West Villages) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crook (Weardale) and Darlington (West Villages). 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.