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Crime in Barnard Castle

Barnard Castle had 171 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 95.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 89th of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 17% below the middle County Durham area. Crime was down 13% on the three months before.

DL12, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Barnard Castle

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95.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
89 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
-13%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common70 in 3 months

Month by month

59 Mar 63 Apr 74 May 50 Jun 47 Jul 74 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Barnard Castle. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence7041%
anti-social behaviour2414%
other crime2213%
public order148%
shoplifting148%
criminal damage116%
theft53%
vehicle crime53%

Barnard Castle against County Durham

TypeBarnard Castle per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence3940.3▲ 4%
Burglary2.24–
Vehicle crime2.82.9–
Anti-social behaviour13.420.2▲ 9%
Theft and robbery2.86.5–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Barnard Castle95.3▼ 13%
Staindrop31.4▼ 6%
See every County Durham area ranked on the crime in County Durham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Barnard Castle a safe area?

Barnard Castle had about 95.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 89 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Barnard Castle?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (70), followed by anti-social behaviour (24) and other crime (22).