Total Crime Rate
13.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bankwell Drive area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East , and the 94th 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 Bankwell Drive (DL14 0LS) in the last 12 months was 13.8 per 1,000 residents and was 77.7% 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 Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 3 cases , down -57.1% compared to 2024. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violence and sexual offences ( -57.1% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -57.1% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bankwell Drive (DL14 0LS), the main crime hotspot is near Red Houses. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 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 | Burglary | Dale View | Under investigation |
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