Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) vs Gisburn & Rimington
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) vs Gisburn & Rimington 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 Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) safer than Gisburn & Rimington?
Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) has a safety score of 48/100 (Average) and recorded 444 crimes in the last 12 months. Gisburn & Rimington has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 77 crimes. Gisburn & Rimington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) vs Gisburn & Rimington?
Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gisburn & Rimington shows +6.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) and Gisburn & Rimington?
In Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (161 incidents). In Gisburn & Rimington, it is Violent Crime (26 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 Gisburn & Rimington?
Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gisburn & Rimington recorded 14. 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 Gisburn & Rimington?
Violent crime in Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) totalled 161 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Gisburn & Rimington. 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 Gisburn & Rimington in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) recorded 479 crimes (now 444, a change of -7.3%). Gisburn & Rimington recorded 72 crimes previously (now 77, +6.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) and Gisburn & Rimington?
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 27.1% and Gisburn & Rimington has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) and Gisburn & Rimington?
Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Gisburn & Rimington 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 Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) and Gisburn & Rimington?
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 Gisburn & Rimington on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town) and Gisburn & Rimington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.