Washington vs Gisburn & Rimington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Washington Northumbria Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Gisburn & Rimington Lancashire Constabulary

      Washington vs Gisburn & Rimington Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Washington
      Northumbria Police
      4,949 crimes / 12m
      ↓15% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Gisburn & Rimington
      Lancashire Constabulary
      77 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Washington
      B Gisburn & Rimington
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,949
      77
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,819
      72
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15%
      ↑6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Washington
      B Gisburn & Rimington
      Violent Crime
      1,596 ↓6%
      26 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      821 ↓27%
      14 ↓18%
      Other Theft
      295 ↓18%
      14 ↑75%
      Vehicle Crime
      178 ↓58%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      282 ↓3%
      8 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      482 ↓20%
      5 ↓38%
      Drugs
      71 ↓28%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      337 ↓8%
      2
      Robbery
      57 ↑90%
      0
      Shoplifting
      568 ↓2%
      0
      Theft from Person
      15 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↓58%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↓9%
      0
      Other Crime
      195 ↑23%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Gisburn & Rimington is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 10/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Washington safer than Gisburn & Rimington?

      Washington has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,949 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 Washington vs Gisburn & Rimington?

      Washington shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15% — 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 Washington and Gisburn & Rimington?

      In Washington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,596 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 Washington and Gisburn & Rimington?

      Washington recorded 821 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 Washington vs Gisburn & Rimington?

      Violent crime in Washington totalled 1,596 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 Washington and Gisburn & Rimington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Washington recorded 5,819 crimes (now 4,949, a change of -15%). Gisburn & Rimington recorded 72 crimes previously (now 77, +6.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Washington 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. Washington 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 Washington and Gisburn & Rimington?

      Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington or Gisburn & Rimington on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Washington and Gisburn & Rimington. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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