Crime Rate in Barnard Castle East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Barnard Castle East

The total recorded crimes in Barnard Castle East, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Barnard Castle East crime rate of 15.03 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Barnard Castle East, encompassing approximately 4,126 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (550.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (800.00% increase)
Barnard Castle East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Horse Market with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Barnard Castle East?

To understand the safety of Barnard Castle East, we need to analyze Barnard Castle East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Barnard Castle East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the County Durham average, with 617 crimes compared to 971.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Barnard Castle East recorded fewer crimes than 43 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Barnard Castle East had fewer crimes than the County Durham average, with 507 crimes compared to 889. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Barnard Castle East recorded fewer crimes than 44 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Barnard Castle East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Barnard Castle East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Barnard Castle East has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 15.03 ranking 40th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Barnard Castle East crimes were 617. The crime rate of Barnard Castle East in 2024 was 149.54 (year) or 12.46 (month) ranking it 44 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Barnard Castle East were around 507 crimes with yearly crime rate of 122.88 (year) or 10.24 (month) ranking 45 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Barnard Castle East)CrimesRank (Barnard Castle East)CrimesRank (Barnard Castle East)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East135 81,703 71,897 4
Bishop Auckland Town112 211,862 41,494 6
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
Ferryhill151 61,781 51,700 5
Chester-le-Street West Central151 51,423 111,439 9
West Auckland131 91,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East123 141,570 81,443 7
Murton142 71,362 131,154 17
Crook129 101,542 91,441 8
Coxhoe103 281,362 141,422 10
Dawdon129 111,005 291,093 19
Craghead and South Moor94 331,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close113 201,402 121,186 15
Tudhoe127 121,195 211,036 24
Easington94 311,329 151,264 13
Horden125 131,274 161,139 18
Stanley109 221,090 281,239 14
Deerness120 151,206 19867 34
Tanfield114 191,165 221,183 16
Spennymoor118 161,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West118 171,205 201,046 22
Willington and Hunwick101 291,230 181,056 20
Annfield Plain115 18913 35928 33
Blackhalls103 261,144 241,053 21
Peterlee West105 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge105 241,158 23986 28
Pelton104 251,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall96 30985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton103 271,120 26933 32
Brandon94 32965 331,007 27
Delves Lane83 37974 32936 31
Neville's Cross91 35932 34550 42
Deneside92 34612 45539 43
Sherburn61 41782 39857 35
Sedgefield60 42620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley86 36864 36708 38
Consett North60 44791 37741 37
Chilton55 47785 38472 46
Sacriston73 38717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert68 39642 41601 40
Coundon45 51546 47550 41
Consett South56 46626 42344 56
Chester-le-Street South60 43429 52398 50
Lumley40 55551 46509 44
Chester-le-Street East56 45458 50386 53
Evenwood48 50468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton51 49451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West54 48480 48426 49
Lanchester34 58358 56395 51
Benfieldside38 56359 55394 52
North Lodge45 52368 54358 54
Seaham44 53383 53300 60
Passfield41 54307 61342 57
Tow Law27 60308 60351 55
Weardale33 59340 57324 58
Wingate38 57334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth26 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North25 62190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Barnard Castle East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Vehicle crime recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Other crime showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (17 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
September 20244
August 20247

A total of 22 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 174 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202520
April 202523
March 202517
February 20258
January 202521
December 202411
November 202414
October 202413
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20241

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20251
April 20253
March 20255
February 20254
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20247
September 20242
August 202421

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20248
November 20243
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 83 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20258
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20248
November 202417
October 20246
September 202411
August 20245

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

High Crime Locations Barnard Castle East in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Barnard Castle East postcode area is presented below.

1. Horse Market (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Dawson Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Ovington Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
6. Highcliffe Edge (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Blind Loaning (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Moor Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wilson Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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