Darlington (Town Centre) vs Eaglescliffe West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Darlington (Town Centre) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Eaglescliffe West Cleveland Police

      Darlington (Town Centre) vs Eaglescliffe West Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Darlington (Town Centre)
      Durham Constabulary
      3,296 crimes / 12m
      ↑22.5% trend
      20.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Eaglescliffe West
      Cleveland Police
      284 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.8% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darlington (Town Centre)
      B Eaglescliffe West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      3,296
      284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,691
      308
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑22.5%
      ↓7.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.8%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darlington (Town Centre)
      B Eaglescliffe West
      Violent Crime
      1,056 ↑25%
      106 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      712 ↑46%
      50 ↑25%
      Other Theft
      136 ↑33%
      17 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      68 ↓1%
      16 ↓6%
      Burglary
      92 ↑11%
      23 ↑21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      278 ↑19%
      11 ↓42%
      Drugs
      58 ↓49%
      11 ↑22%
      Public Order
      277 ↑36%
      17 ↓15%
      Robbery
      27 ↑50%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      463 ↑10%
      23 ↓56%
      Theft from Person
      25 ↑25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↓16%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↓22%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      56 ↑40%
      7 ↓22%
      Overall Verdict
      B Eaglescliffe West is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darlington (Town Centre) safer than Eaglescliffe West?

      Darlington (Town Centre) has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,296 crimes in the last 12 months. Eaglescliffe West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 284 crimes. Eaglescliffe West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darlington (Town Centre) vs Eaglescliffe West?

      Darlington (Town Centre) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +22.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Eaglescliffe West shows -7.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darlington (Town Centre) and Eaglescliffe West?

      In Darlington (Town Centre), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,056 incidents). In Eaglescliffe West, it is Violent Crime (106 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darlington (Town Centre) and Eaglescliffe West?

      Darlington (Town Centre) recorded 712 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Eaglescliffe West recorded 50. 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 Darlington (Town Centre) vs Eaglescliffe West?

      Violent crime in Darlington (Town Centre) totalled 1,056 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 106 in Eaglescliffe West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darlington (Town Centre) and Eaglescliffe West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darlington (Town Centre) recorded 2,691 crimes (now 3,296, a change of +22.5%). Eaglescliffe West recorded 308 crimes previously (now 284, -7.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darlington (Town Centre) and Eaglescliffe 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. Darlington (Town Centre) has a resolution rate of 20.8% and Eaglescliffe West has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darlington (Town Centre) and Eaglescliffe West?

      Darlington (Town Centre) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Eaglescliffe West is covered by Cleveland Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Darlington (Town Centre) and Eaglescliffe 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 Darlington (Town Centre) or Eaglescliffe West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darlington (Town Centre) and Eaglescliffe 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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