Darlington (West Villages) vs Newton Aycliffe (Byerley)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Darlington (West Villages) vs Newton Aycliffe (Byerley) Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Darlington (West Villages) safer than Newton Aycliffe (Byerley)?
Darlington (West Villages) has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 177 crimes in the last 12 months. Newton Aycliffe (Byerley) has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 794 crimes. Darlington (West Villages) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Darlington (West Villages) vs Newton Aycliffe (Byerley)?
Darlington (West Villages) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Newton Aycliffe (Byerley) shows +15.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Darlington (West Villages) and Newton Aycliffe (Byerley)?
In Darlington (West Villages), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (61 incidents). In Newton Aycliffe (Byerley), it is Violent Crime (264 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darlington (West Villages) and Newton Aycliffe (Byerley)?
Darlington (West Villages) recorded 29 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Newton Aycliffe (Byerley) recorded 145. 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 (West Villages) vs Newton Aycliffe (Byerley)?
Violent crime in Darlington (West Villages) totalled 61 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 264 in Newton Aycliffe (Byerley). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Darlington (West Villages) and Newton Aycliffe (Byerley) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darlington (West Villages) recorded 178 crimes (now 177, a change of -0.6%). Newton Aycliffe (Byerley) recorded 689 crimes previously (now 794, +15.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darlington (West Villages) and Newton Aycliffe (Byerley)?
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 (West Villages) has a resolution rate of 0% and Newton Aycliffe (Byerley) has 28.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Darlington (West Villages) and Newton Aycliffe (Byerley)?
Darlington (West Villages) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Newton Aycliffe (Byerley) 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 Darlington (West Villages) and Newton Aycliffe (Byerley)?
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 (West Villages) or Newton Aycliffe (Byerley) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darlington (West Villages) and Newton Aycliffe (Byerley). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.