Barnard Castle (Staindrop) has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 362 crimes in the last 12 months. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) has a safety score of 71/100 (Safe) with 228 crimes. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

What is the crime trend in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) vs Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

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. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) shows -30.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

What types of crime are most common in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

In Barnard Castle (Staindrop), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (136 incidents). In Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham), it is Violent Crime (88 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

Barnard Castle (Staindrop) recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) recorded 56. 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 Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

Violent crime in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) totalled 136 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 88 in Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

How many crimes were recorded in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) 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%). Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) recorded 328 crimes previously (now 228, -30.5%).

What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

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 Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

Which police force covers Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

Barnard Castle (Staindrop) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) 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 Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham)?

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 Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham) on a crime map?

Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Spennymoor (West Cornforth/Bishop Middleham). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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