Is Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) Safe?
Crime statistics for Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale). Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 350 total crimes recorded in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale)
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Month-by-month crime totals for Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) safe?
Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) has a CrimeRadar safety score of 48/100, rated Average. A total of 350 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 11.8% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) are broadly in line with the UK average.
How many crimes were recorded in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) in the last 12 months?
350 crimes were recorded in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 11.8% compared to the previous 12-month period (313 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 144 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale)?
The most common crime in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) is Violent Crime, with 144 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 41.1% 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.
Is crime in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 11.8% — from 313 crimes in the previous 12 months to 350 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale)?
Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) has a safety score of 48 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.
How does Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) compare to the Durham Constabulary average?
Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) has a safety score of 48/100, while the Durham Constabulary force area average is 24/100. Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale)?
0% of crimes recorded in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) 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.
How much violent crime is there in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale)?
144 violent crimes were recorded in Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) in the last 12 months — representing 41.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 31 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.
When was the crime data for Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) last updated?
The crime data for Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) was last updated in March 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.
How can I compare Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) with other areas?
You can compare Barnard Castle (Upper Teesdale) 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.