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 April 2025 are around 160 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bishop Auckland Town crime rate of 11.61 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 Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (51) incidents (13.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-10.91% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (26.32% increase)
Bishop Auckland Town Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 11
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10
  • Beaumont Street with total crimes: 6

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 April 2025 the Bishop Auckland Town has recorded 160 crimes with crime rate of 11.61 ranking 3th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bishop Auckland Town)CrimesRank (Bishop Auckland Town)CrimesRank (Bishop Auckland Town)
Shildon and Dene Valley172 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate166 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont151 51,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East140 61,703 71,897 4
Ferryhill160 41,781 51,700 5
West Auckland136 71,710 6959 29
Aycliffe East98 211,570 81,443 7
Crook136 81,542 91,441 8
Chester-le-Street West Central104 161,423 111,439 9
Deerness126 91,206 19867 34
Coxhoe103 171,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley100 201,534 101,371 11
Tudhoe124 101,195 211,036 24
Spennymoor122 111,255 17938 30
Craghead and South Moor95 231,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close102 181,402 121,186 15
Stanley118 121,090 281,239 14
Easington107 141,329 151,264 13
Murton98 221,362 131,154 17
Tanfield115 131,165 221,183 16
Blackhalls105 151,144 241,053 21
Horden75 311,274 161,139 18
Willington and Hunwick102 191,230 181,056 20
Dawdon86 241,005 291,093 19
Aycliffe West64 381,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West85 25984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge79 291,158 23986 28
Pelton83 271,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall74 32985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton80 281,120 26933 32
Neville's Cross84 26932 34550 42
Brandon73 33965 331,007 27
Leadgate and Medomsley79 30864 36708 38
Delves Lane69 35974 32936 31
Annfield Plain65 36913 35928 33
Chilton71 34785 38472 46
Sherburn62 40782 39857 35
Sedgefield34 55620 43744 36
Consett North46 47791 37741 37
Burnopfield and Dipton64 37451 51450 48
Sacriston59 42717 40635 39
Deneside63 39612 45539 43
Esh and Witton Gilbert59 41642 41601 40
Coundon51 44546 47550 41
Consett South53 43626 42344 56
Lumley50 46551 46509 44
Barnard Castle East45 48617 44507 45
Chester-le-Street East50 45458 50386 53
Evenwood38 52468 49465 47
Barnard Castle West33 56480 48426 49
Seaham42 49383 53300 60
Chester-le-Street South31 57429 52398 50
Wingate39 50334 58318 59
Lanchester28 59358 56395 51
North Lodge39 51368 54358 54
Benfieldside38 53359 55394 52
Weardale38 54340 57324 58
Tow Law19 62308 60351 55
Passfield28 58307 61342 57
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth27 60331 59293 61
Chester-le-Street North21 61190 62203 62
Durham South11 63124 63101 63

Bishop Auckland Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 69 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 510 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202551
March 202545
February 202523
January 202527
December 202428
November 202429
October 202443
September 202451
August 202444
July 202469
June 202462
May 202438

A total of 125 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 202510
February 202511
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 202412
August 20248
July 202416
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 532 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202549
March 202555
February 202534
January 202534
December 202433
November 202438
October 202448
September 202435
August 202450
July 202444
June 202478
May 202434

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 260 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202524
March 202519
February 20257
January 20259
December 202417
November 202419
October 202428
September 202427
August 202420
July 202431
June 202430
May 202429

A total of 32 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 104 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20248
November 20243
October 20249
September 20248
August 202421
July 20247
June 202414
May 202413

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20254
February 20256
January 20252
December 20241
November 20247
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 66 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20256
February 20254
January 20254
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 230 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202511
March 202515
February 202516
January 202522
December 202429
November 20246
October 202418
September 202419
August 202410
July 202430
June 202442
May 202412

A total of 75 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20245
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 202420
May 202415

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
September 20241
July 20241
June 20244

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Bishop Auckland Town in April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour2
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Beaumont Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Tivoli Place (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
6. Bell Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
10. North Bondgate (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons1

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