Ashington vs Gisburn & Rimington
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ashington vs Gisburn & Rimington 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 Ashington safer than Gisburn & Rimington?
Ashington has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,542 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 Ashington vs Gisburn & Rimington?
Ashington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -40.1% — 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 Ashington and Gisburn & Rimington?
In Ashington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,175 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 Ashington and Gisburn & Rimington?
Ashington recorded 649 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 Ashington vs Gisburn & Rimington?
Violent crime in Ashington totalled 1,175 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 Ashington and Gisburn & Rimington in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashington recorded 5,913 crimes (now 3,542, a change of -40.1%). Gisburn & Rimington recorded 72 crimes previously (now 77, +6.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashington 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. Ashington has a resolution rate of 25% and Gisburn & Rimington has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ashington and Gisburn & Rimington?
Ashington falls within the Northumbria Police 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 Ashington 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 Ashington or Gisburn & Rimington on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashington and Gisburn & Rimington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.