Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) vs Gisburn & Rimington

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) Durham Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Gisburn & Rimington Lancashire Constabulary

      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) vs Gisburn & Rimington Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)
      Durham Constabulary
      340 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      21.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Gisburn & Rimington
      Lancashire Constabulary
      77 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)
      B Gisburn & Rimington
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      340
      77
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      354
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4%
      ↑6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.9%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton)
      B Gisburn & Rimington
      Violent Crime
      127 ↓7%
      26 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      59 ↑2%
      14 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      29 ↑0%
      14 ↑75%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓47%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      22 ↓35%
      8 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      45 ↑13%
      5 ↓38%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      23 ↑10%
      2
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      7
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gisburn & Rimington is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 55/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) safer than Gisburn & Rimington?

      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 340 crimes in the last 12 months. Gisburn & Rimington has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 77 crimes. Gisburn & Rimington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) vs Gisburn & Rimington?

      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Gisburn & Rimington shows +6.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Gisburn & Rimington?

      In Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton), the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (127 incidents). In Gisburn & Rimington, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Gisburn & Rimington?

      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) recorded 59 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Gisburn & Rimington recorded 14. 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 Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) vs Gisburn & Rimington?

      Violent crime in Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) totalled 127 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Gisburn & Rimington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Gisburn & Rimington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) recorded 354 crimes (now 340, a change of -4%). Gisburn & Rimington recorded 72 crimes previously (now 77, +6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Gisburn & Rimington?

      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. Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) has a resolution rate of 21.9% and Gisburn & Rimington has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Gisburn & Rimington?

      Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) falls within the Durham Constabulary boundary. Gisburn & Rimington 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 Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Gisburn & Rimington?

      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 Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) or Gisburn & Rimington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Durham (High Pittington/West Rainton) and Gisburn & Rimington. 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.