Crime Rates at Newgate, Barnard Castle, DL12 8NQ

Newgate area has the 33rd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East , and the 349th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Newgate (DL12 8NQ) in the last 12 months was 31.7 per 1,000 residents and was 48.6% lower than the Barnard Castle East average (61.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 14.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Newgate (DL12 8NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 44 crimes here, including 11 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.