Crime Rate in Bishop Auckland Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bishop Auckland Town

The total recorded crimes in Bishop Auckland Town, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 112 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop Auckland Town crime rate of 8.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bishop Auckland Town, encompassing approximately 13,780 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (10.26% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (-39.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (16) incidents (-5.88% decrease)
Bishop Auckland Town Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Market Place with total crimes: 9
  • Bridge Street with total crimes: 7

How safe is Bishop Auckland Town?

To understand the safety of Bishop Auckland Town, we need to analyze Bishop Auckland Town crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, Bishop Auckland Town reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,862 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bishop Auckland Town witnessed more crimes than 59 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, Bishop Auckland Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 1,494 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bishop Auckland Town witnessed more crimes than 57 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in County Durham, Bishop Auckland Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Bishop Auckland Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Bishop Auckland Town has recorded 112 crimes with crime rate of 8.13 ranking 21th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total Bishop Auckland Town crimes were 1,862. The crime rate of Bishop Auckland Town in 2024 was 135.12 (year) or 11.26 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bishop Auckland Town were around 1,494 crimes with yearly crime rate of 108.41 (year) or 9.03 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop Auckland Town)CrimesRank (Bishop Auckland Town)CrimesRank (Bishop Auckland Town)
Shildon and Dene Valley229 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate193 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont166 31,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East135 81,703 71,897 4
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
Ferryhill151 61,781 51,700 5
Chester-le-Street West Central151 51,423 111,439 9
West Auckland131 91,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East123 141,570 81,443 7
Murton142 71,362 131,154 17
Crook129 101,542 91,441 8
Coxhoe103 281,362 141,422 10
Dawdon129 111,005 291,093 19
Craghead and South Moor94 331,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close113 201,402 121,186 15
Tudhoe127 121,195 211,036 24
Easington94 311,329 151,264 13
Horden125 131,274 161,139 18
Stanley109 221,090 281,239 14
Deerness120 151,206 19867 34
Tanfield114 191,165 221,183 16
Spennymoor118 161,255 17938 30
Aycliffe West118 171,205 201,046 22
Willington and Hunwick101 291,230 181,056 20
Annfield Plain115 18913 35928 33
Blackhalls103 261,144 241,053 21
Peterlee West105 23984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge105 241,158 23986 28
Pelton104 251,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall96 30985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton103 271,120 26933 32
Brandon94 32965 331,007 27
Delves Lane83 37974 32936 31
Neville's Cross91 35932 34550 42
Deneside92 34612 45539 43
Sherburn61 41782 39857 35
Sedgefield60 42620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley86 36864 36708 38
Consett North60 44791 37741 37
Chilton55 47785 38472 46
Sacriston73 38717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert68 39642 41601 40
Barnard Castle East62 40617 44507 45
Coundon45 51546 47550 41
Consett South56 46626 42344 56
Chester-le-Street South60 43429 52398 50
Lumley40 55551 46509 44
Chester-le-Street East56 45458 50386 53
Evenwood48 50468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton51 49451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West54 48480 48426 49
Lanchester34 58358 56395 51
Benfieldside38 56359 55394 52
North Lodge45 52368 54358 54
Seaham44 53383 53300 60
Passfield41 54307 61342 57
Tow Law27 60308 60351 55
Weardale33 59340 57324 58
Wingate38 57334 58318 59
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth26 61331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North25 62190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Bishop Auckland Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (39 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (55 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (45 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 34 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 23 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 29 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (29 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (48 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 291 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 32.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 202528
April 202551
March 202545
February 202523
January 202527
December 202428
November 202429
October 202443

A total of 72 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 15.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202510
April 202511
March 202515
February 202516
January 202522
December 202429
November 20246
October 202418

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 41.44 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202543
June 202539
April 202549
March 202555
February 202534
January 202534
December 202433
November 202438
October 202448

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202517
April 202524
March 202519
February 20257
January 20259
December 202417
November 202419
October 202428

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241

A total of 23 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20252
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245

A total of 45 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20257
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248

A total of 47 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20249

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.88 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252

High Crime Locations Bishop Auckland Town in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bishop Auckland Town postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Market Place (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
3. Bridge Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
4. Beaumont Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Tivoli Place (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Bakehouse Hill (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
10. North Bondgate (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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