Is Barnard Castle (Staindrop) Safe?

Barnard Castle (Staindrop) has a CrimeRadar safety score of 63/100, rated Average. A total of 262 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 21.3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) are broadly in line with the UK average.

262 crimes were recorded in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 21.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (333 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 352 incidents.

The most common crime in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) is Violent Crime, with 352 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 134.4% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Crime in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 21.3% — from 333 crimes in the previous 12 months to 262 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

Barnard Castle (Staindrop) has a safety score of 63 out of 100 (Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

Barnard Castle (Staindrop) has a safety score of 63/100, while the Durham Constabulary force area average is 26/100. Barnard Castle (Staindrop) is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

50.2% of crimes recorded in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Durham Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

352 violent crimes were recorded in Barnard Castle (Staindrop) in the last 12 months — representing 134.4% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 95 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

The crime data for Barnard Castle (Staindrop) was last updated in July 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

You can compare Barnard Castle (Staindrop) with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.