Crime in Barnard Castle West, County Durham
Comprehensive safety analysis for Barnard Castle West, localized within County Durham.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Burnhope Way Map | Other crime: 4Public order: 2Drugs: 1 | 9 |
| On or near Birkett Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 4 | 4 |
| On or near Rose Terrace Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Bridgegate Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2Other theft: 1 | 3 |
| On or near The Bank Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Old School Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near Bridgegate Map | Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 2 |
| On or near Baliol Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Flatts Road Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Thorngate Wynd Map | Vehicle crime: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Issues with off road vehicles causing damage and antisocial behaviour in Teesdale, specifically incidents linked to poaching and rural farm thefts.
Issued: 6 Apr 2026
Status Update
The team are working with partners and the DRAP team within Durham Police. Increase in high visibility patrols and use of checkpoint actions days.
Actioned: 8 Aug 2026
We want everyone to feel secure on our roads and in our countryside.
Issued: 1 Jan 2026
Status Update
We will contunute to work with our Speedwatch volunteers keep Teesdale’s roads calm. We will also intervened where necessary, stop and removed uninsured or unlicensed drivers to protect responsible road users.
Actioned: 1 Jan 2026
We understand the deep frustration caused by criminal damage to our fields as well as poaching
Issued: 1 Jan 2026
Status Update
We are proactively working to protect our farmers’ land.
We are training our newest officers the powers they have when it comes to Wildlife and rural offences.
Actioned: 1 Jan 2026
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Gainford PACT Meeting
meetingGainford PACT Meeting
6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Gainford Village Hall Main Road
Gainford PACT Meeting
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6:30 PM — 7:30 PM
Gainford Village Hall Main Road
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