Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) vs Darlington (West Villages)
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) vs Darlington (West Villages) 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 (Upper Teesdale) safer than Darlington (West Villages)?
Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 307 crimes in the last 12 months. Darlington (West Villages) has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) with 141 crimes. Darlington (West Villages) scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) vs Darlington (West Villages)?
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. Darlington (West Villages) shows -22.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) and Darlington (West Villages)?
In Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (124 incidents). In Darlington (West Villages), it is Violent Crime (50 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) and Darlington (West Villages)?
Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Darlington (West Villages) recorded 21. 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 Darlington (West Villages)?
Violent crime in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) totalled 124 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 50 in Darlington (West Villages). Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) and Darlington (West Villages) 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%). Darlington (West Villages) recorded 182 crimes previously (now 141, -22.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) and Darlington (West Villages)?
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 Darlington (West Villages) 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 Darlington (West Villages)?
Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Darlington (West Villages) 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 Darlington (West Villages)?
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 Darlington (West Villages) on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) and Darlington (West Villages). You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.