Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) vs Warton - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Warton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) vs Warton - Lancaster Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)
      Durham Constabulary
      1,183 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.6% trend
      27% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Warton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      88 crimes / 12m
      ↓26.7% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,183
      88
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,079
      120
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.6%
      ↓26.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge)
      B Warton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      490 ↑34%
      23 ↓59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      215 ↑13%
      28 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      43 ↓7%
      10 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↓36%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      43 ↓25%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      130 ↑1%
      7 ↓42%
      Drugs
      28 ↑17%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      97 ↑24%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      59 ↓32%
      1
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓44%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓13%
      0
      Other Crime
      32 ↑0%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Warton - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) safer than Warton - Lancaster?

      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,183 crimes in the last 12 months. Warton - Lancaster has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 88 crimes. Warton - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Warton - Lancaster shows -26.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) and Warton - Lancaster?

      In Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (490 incidents). In Warton - Lancaster, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (28 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) and Warton - Lancaster?

      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) recorded 215 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Warton - Lancaster recorded 28. 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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) vs Warton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) totalled 490 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 23 in Warton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) and Warton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) recorded 1,079 crimes (now 1,183, a change of +9.6%). Warton - Lancaster recorded 120 crimes previously (now 88, -26.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) and Warton - Lancaster?

      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. Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) has a resolution rate of 27% and Warton - Lancaster has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) and Warton - Lancaster?

      Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Warton - Lancaster is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) and Warton - Lancaster?

      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 Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) or Warton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Newton Aycliffe (Aycliffe North/Middridge) and Warton - Lancaster. 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.