Barnard Castle (Staindrop) vs Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe)

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Barnard Castle (Staindrop) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe) Durham Constabulary

      Barnard Castle (Staindrop) vs Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe) Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Barnard Castle (Staindrop)
      Durham Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe)
      Durham Constabulary
      668 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.6% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnard Castle (Staindrop)
      B Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe)
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      362
      668
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      339
      739
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑6.8%
      ↓9.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnard Castle (Staindrop)
      B Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe)
      Violent Crime
      136 ↑7%
      255 ↑11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↑21%
      140 ↑20%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓18%
      31 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓9%
      13 ↓54%
      Burglary
      40 ↑60%
      22 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↑25%
      55 ↓41%
      Drugs
      6 ↓14%
      13 ↓7%
      Public Order
      18 ↓31%
      43 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓73%
      53 ↓44%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      5 ↓17%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑43%
      37 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnard Castle (Staindrop) safer than Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe)?

      Barnard Castle (Staindrop) has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 362 crimes in the last 12 months. Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe) has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 668 crimes. Barnard Castle (Staindrop) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) vs Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe)?

      Barnard Castle (Staindrop) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +6.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe) shows -9.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe)?

      In Barnard Castle (Staindrop), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (136 incidents). In Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe), it is Violent Crime (255 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe)?

      Barnard Castle (Staindrop) recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe) recorded 140. 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 (Staindrop) vs Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe)?

      Violent crime in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) totalled 136 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 255 in Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe) in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnard Castle (Staindrop) recorded 339 crimes (now 362, a change of +6.8%). Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe) recorded 739 crimes previously (now 668, -9.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe)?

      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 (Staindrop) has a resolution rate of 0% and Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe) has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe)?

      Barnard Castle (Staindrop) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe) 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 (Staindrop) and Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe)?

      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 (Staindrop) or Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe) on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Durham (Bowburn/Cassop/Shincliffe/High Shincliffe). 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.