Crime Rate in West Auckland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Auckland

The total recorded crimes in West Auckland, County Durham, UK in July 2025 are around 131 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Auckland crime rate of 12.80 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 West Auckland, encompassing approximately 10,235 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-2.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (-32.69% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
West Auckland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13

How safe is West Auckland?

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

  • Relative to County Durham:

    • In 2024, West Auckland reported a higher crime volume than the County Durham average, with 1,710 crimes compared to 971. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, West Auckland witnessed more crimes than 57 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

    • In 2023, West Auckland experienced a greater number of crimes than the County Durham average, with 959 crimes compared to 889. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, West Auckland witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 62 other areas in the County Durham.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

West Auckland Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the West Auckland has recorded 131 crimes with crime rate of 12.80 ranking 9th out of 62 in the County Durham, UK

In 2024, the total West Auckland crimes were 1,710. The crime rate of West Auckland in 2024 was 167.07 (year) or 13.92 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the County Durham.

In 2023, the total crimes in West Auckland were around 959 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.69 (year) or 7.81 (month) ranking 29 most dangerous area in the County Durham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Auckland)CrimesRank (West Auckland)CrimesRank (West Auckland)
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
Bishop Auckland Town112 211,862 41,494 6
Trimdon and Thornley158 41,534 101,371 11
Ferryhill151 61,781 51,700 5
Chester-le-Street West Central151 51,423 111,439 9
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

West Auckland 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 42 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (52 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (43 cases).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (48 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (49 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (46 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 31 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (54 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (49 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (37 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (33 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (39 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (35 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (39 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 448 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202535
June 202552
April 202548
March 202549
February 202531
January 202554
December 202426
November 202433
October 202447
September 202434
August 202439

A total of 60 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 202420
August 20244

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
April 202510
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 449 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202542
June 202543
April 202538
March 202546
February 202534
January 202549
December 202440
November 202432
October 202439
September 202439
August 202447

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 202410

A total of 292 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 26.55 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202520
April 202512
March 202519
February 202524
January 202533
December 202428
November 202437
October 202434
September 202435
August 202432

A total of 156 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20256
April 202513
March 202526
February 202510
January 202518
December 202418
November 202414
October 202411
September 202410
August 202418

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 32 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations West Auckland in July 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Shoplifting13
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour8
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Laburnum Grove (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Possession of weapons2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Station Road (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson1
6. Mill Race (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sycamore Grove (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
8. Melrose Drive (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Darlington Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Musgrave Street (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1

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