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WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

Crime in Barnard Castle East, County Durham

Comprehensive safety analysis for Barnard Castle East, localized within County Durham.

Total Crimes

57
trending_up +21.3% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

54.87per 1k
trending_up +11.4% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

8,358

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences14
Shoplifting10
Burglary8
Other Theft6
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Public Order4
Anti-social Behaviour3
Vehicle Crime2
Other Crime2
Drug Offences2
Robbery1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 3Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
 5
On or near Ruddock'S Wynd Map
Drugs: 1Other crime: 1Other theft: 1
 4
On or near Horse Market Map
Other crime: 1Other theft: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
 4
On or near Petrol Station Map
Shoplifting: 2Robbery: 1
 3
On or near Richardson Fields Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
 3
On or near Davisons Court Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1
 3
On or near The Steadings Map
Other theft: 2Burglary: 1
 3
On or near Pearson Terrace Map
Drugs: 1Public order: 1
 2
On or near A688 Map
Shoplifting: 2
 2
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 2
 2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within County Durham district.

Local Rank

#8safest in County Durham

City Average

108.85per 1k

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Local Policing

Barnard Castle (Barnard Castle Town)

Durham Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Shoplifting and Retail crime in Barnard Castle town centre. Local retailers have raised concerns about organised shop theft in the town and the impact on their business and customers.

Issued: 8 Apr 2026

Status Update

High Visibility Patrols

Planned Safer Business Week Operation

Actioned: 8 Aug 2026

Engagement Events

JUL8

PACT Meeting

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PACT Meeting, Barnard Castle Town

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6:30 PM — 7:30 PM

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Barnard Castle Police Station Wilson Street Barnard Castle

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AUG20

PACT Meeting

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Pact Meeting, Barnard Castle Town

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6:30 PM — 7:30 PM

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Barnard Castle Police Station Wilson Street Barnard Castle

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