Total Crime Rate
22.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Pinfold Lane area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East , and the 232nd 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 Pinfold Lane (DL13 5PS) in the last 12 months was 22.6 per 1,000 residents and was 63.3% 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 10.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Pinfold Lane (DL13 5PS), the main crime hotspot is near Loop 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 | Other theft | Loop Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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