Barnard Castle (Staindrop) vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Barnard Castle (Staindrop) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      96/100
      Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton Lancashire Constabulary

      Barnard Castle (Staindrop) vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Barnard Castle (Staindrop)
      Durham Constabulary
      317 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      96/100
      Very Safe
      Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      43 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.4% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Barnard Castle (Staindrop)
      B Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      96/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      317
      43
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      328
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.4%
      ↓10.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Barnard Castle (Staindrop)
      B Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton
      Violent Crime
      111 ↓16%
      13 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓5%
      12 ↑0%
      Other Theft
      23 ↓4%
      7 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓6%
      2 ↑0%
      Burglary
      36 ↑57%
      3 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↑34%
      5 ↓44%
      Drugs
      4 ↓60%
      1
      Public Order
      16 ↓27%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓75%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↑43%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton is the safer choice — scoring 96/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Barnard Castle (Staindrop) safer than Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Barnard Castle (Staindrop) has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 317 crimes in the last 12 months. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton has a safety score of 96/100 (Very Safe) with 43 crimes. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) vs Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Barnard Castle (Staindrop) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton shows -10.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      In Barnard Castle (Staindrop), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (111 incidents). In Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton, it is Violent Crime (13 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Barnard Castle (Staindrop) recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton recorded 12. 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 Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Violent crime in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) totalled 111 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnard Castle (Staindrop) recorded 328 crimes (now 317, a change of -3.4%). Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton recorded 48 crimes previously (now 43, -10.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      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 Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      Barnard Castle (Staindrop) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton 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 (Staindrop) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton?

      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 Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnard Castle (Staindrop) and Waddington, Bashall Eaves & Mitton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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