Total Crime Rate
58.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Rayson Court area has the 34th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East , and the 684th 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 Rayson Court (DL2 3JQ) in the last 12 months was 58.6 per 1,000 residents and was 5.0% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 125.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 7.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has flat ( 0.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Rayson Court (DL2 3JQ), the main crime hotspot is near Gainford Road, with 2 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Gainford Road | Under investigation |
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