Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) vs Crook (Weardale)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) vs Crook (Weardale) Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
Safest Nearby Neighbourhoods
Check Also
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) safer than Crook (Weardale)?
Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 307 crimes in the last 12 months. Crook (Weardale) has a safety score of 67/100 (Safe) with 234 crimes. Crook (Weardale) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) vs Crook (Weardale)?
Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Crook (Weardale) shows -28.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) and Crook (Weardale)?
In Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 incidents). In Crook (Weardale), 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 (Upper Teesdale) and Crook (Weardale)?
Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crook (Weardale) recorded 40. 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 (Upper Teesdale) vs Crook (Weardale)?
Violent crime in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) totalled 124 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 88 in Crook (Weardale). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) and Crook (Weardale) in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) recorded 306 crimes (now 307, a change of +0.3%). Crook (Weardale) recorded 326 crimes previously (now 234, -28.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) and Crook (Weardale)?
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 (Upper Teesdale) has a resolution rate of 0% and Crook (Weardale) has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) and Crook (Weardale)?
Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Crook (Weardale) 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 (Upper Teesdale) and Crook (Weardale)?
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 (Upper Teesdale) or Crook (Weardale) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) and Crook (Weardale). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.