Total Crime Rate
68.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025South Terrace area has the 24th highest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East , and the 784th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around South Terrace (DL2 3LB) in the last 12 months was 68.4 per 1,000 residents and was 10.9% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 34.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -18.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around South Terrace (DL2 3LB), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 12 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 | Other theft | Moor Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | North Green | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Parking Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ladyclose | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Coronation Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | The Orchards | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | North Green | Action to be taken by another organisation |
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