Total Crime Rate
68.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025This area has the 25th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East , and the 781st lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around This (DL13 3QF) in the last 12 months was 68.2 per 1,000 residents and was 10.6% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 13 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 36.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 113.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around postcode DL13 3QF, the main crime hotspot is near Bedburn Road. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Barnard Castle East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bedburn Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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