Operated by: Durham Constabulary
https://durham.police.ukContact Details
Current Priorities
Issue
Shoplifting and Retail crime in Barnard Castle town centre. Local retailers have raised concerns about organised shop theft in the town and the impact on their business and customers.
Action
Proactive high visibility patrols have been conducted in hotspot areas. Several prolific offenders have been identified and arrest over the past 2 months, receiving custodial and non-custodial sentences, according to circumstances. Problem solving partnership work with retailers to target harden premises and improve reporting procedures has improved detection and deterrence, and led to an overall reduction in shoplifting offences.
Upcoming Events
Barnard Castle Lunch club
Officers will be dropping into Barnard Castle Lunch club to speak to participants.
If you are interested in joining Barnard Castle Lunch Club, please get in touch with Teesdale Day Clubs via email [email protected] or telephone 01833 695822
***please note, officers’ attendance at this event is dependent of the wider demand on the day***
Where: Guide Hut, Birch Rd, Barnard Castle
When: 23 September 2025 at 11:30 - 23 September 2025 at 14:00
Police and Communities Together Meeting
In Person PACT Meeting
Where: Location to be confirmed.
When: 1 October 2025 at 18:00 - 1 October 2025 at 19:00
Barnard Castle Lunch club
Officers will be dropping into Barnard Castle Lunch club to speak to participants.
If you are interested in joining Barnard Castle Lunch Club, please get in touch with Teesdale Day Clubs via email [email protected] or telephone 01833 695822
***please note, officers’ attendance at this event is dependent of the wider demand on the day***
Where: Guide Hut, Birch Rd, Barnard Castle
When: 21 October 2025 at 11:30 - 21 October 2025 at 14:00
Police And Communities Together Meeting
In Person PACT Meeting
Where: Location to be confirmed
When: 29 October 2025 at 18:00 - 29 October 2025 at 19:00
Barnard Castle Lunch club
Officers will be dropping into Barnard Castle Lunch club to speak to participants.
If you are interested in joining Barnard Castle Lunch Club, please get in touch with Teesdale Day Clubs via email [email protected] or telephone 01833 695822
***please note, officers’ attendance at this event is dependent of the wider demand on the day***
Where: Guide Hut, Birch Rd, Barnard Castle
When: 18 November 2025 at 11:30 - 18 November 2025 at 14:00
Police and Communities Together Meeting
in Person PACT meeting
Where: Location to be confirmed
When: 26 November 2025 at 18:00 - 26 November 2025 at 19:00
Barnard Castle Lunch club
Officers will be dropping into Barnard Castle Lunch club to speak to participants.
If you are interested in joining Barnard Castle Lunch Club, please get in touch with Teesdale Day Clubs via email [email protected] or telephone 01833 695822
***please note, officers’ attendance at this event is dependent of the wider demand on the day***
Where: Guide Hut, Birch Rd, Barnard Castle
When: 16 December 2025 at 11:30 - 16 December 2025 at 14:00
Police and Communities Together Meeting
in person PACT meeting
Where: Location to be confirmed
When: 19 December 2025 at 18:00 - 19 December 2025 at 19:00
Police and Communities Together Meeting
In Person PACT Meeting
Where: location to be confirmed
When: 21 January 2026 at 18:00 - 21 January 2026 at 19:00
Barnard Castle Lunch club
Officers will be dropping into Barnard Castle Lunch club to speak to participants.
If you are interested in joining Barnard Castle Lunch Club, please get in touch with Teesdale Day Clubs via email [email protected] or telephone 01833 695822
***please note, officers’ attendance at this event is dependent of the wider demand on the day***
Where: Guide Hut, Birch Rd, Barnard Castle
When: 27 January 2026 at 11:30 - 27 January 2026 at 14:00