Total Crime Rate
86.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bedburn area has the 15th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East , and the 772nd highest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
This postcode sits in a local crime hotspot. Overall crime levels here are significantly higher than in the surrounding streets and the wider area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Bedburn (DL13 3NN) in the last 12 months was 86.2 per 1,000 residents and was 39.8% higher 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Vehicle crime ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Bedburn (DL13 3NN), the main crime hotspot is near Redford Lane, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Barnard Castle East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Redford Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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