Total Crime Rate
30.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Highcliffe Edge area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 91 local areas in Barnard Castle East , and the 333rd 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 Highcliffe Edge (DL2 3RX) in the last 12 months was 30.1 per 1,000 residents and was 51.2% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -30.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Highcliffe Edge (DL2 3RX), the main crime hotspot is near Highcliffe Edge. Police recorded 4 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Highcliffe Edge | Under investigation |
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