Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) vs Consett

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Consett Durham Constabulary

      Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) vs Consett Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town)
      Durham Constabulary
      414 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.1% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Consett
      Durham Constabulary
      1,853 crimes / 12m
      ↓16.5% trend
      15.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town)
      B Consett
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      414
      1,853
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      538
      2,219
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.1%
      ↓16.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      15.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town)
      B Consett
      Violent Crime
      154 ↑12%
      657 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↓15%
      380 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓42%
      96 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓9%
      68 ↑31%
      Burglary
      14 ↓48%
      41 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↓30%
      178 ↓14%
      Drugs
      5 ↓58%
      25 ↓44%
      Public Order
      33 ↑50%
      123 ↓32%
      Robbery
      1
      10 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      52 ↓58%
      208 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      11 ↓27%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓58%
      47 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      A Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) safer than Consett?

      Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 414 crimes in the last 12 months. Consett has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,853 crimes. Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) vs Consett?

      Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Consett shows -16.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) and Consett?

      In Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (154 incidents). In Consett, it is Violent Crime (657 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) and Consett?

      Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Consett recorded 380. 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 Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) vs Consett?

      Violent crime in Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) totalled 154 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 657 in Consett. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) and Consett in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) recorded 538 crimes (now 414, a change of -23.1%). Consett recorded 2,219 crimes previously (now 1,853, -16.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) and Consett?

      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. Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) has a resolution rate of 25% and Consett has 15.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) and Consett?

      Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Consett 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 Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) and Consett?

      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 Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) or Consett on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) and Consett. 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.