Crime Rate in West Auckland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Auckland

The total recorded crimes in West Auckland, County Durham, UK in April 2025 are around 136 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Auckland crime rate of 13.29 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 Apr were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (48) incidents (-2.04% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (-17.39% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
West Auckland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 14
  • Mill Race with total crimes: 10

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 April 2025 the West Auckland has recorded 136 crimes with crime rate of 13.29 ranking 7th 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.

AreaApril 202520242023
CrimesRank (West Auckland)CrimesRank (West Auckland)CrimesRank (West Auckland)
Shildon and Dene Valley172 12,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate166 22,579 11,923 2
Belmont151 51,867 31,910 3
Bishop Auckland Town160 31,862 41,494 6
Peterlee East140 61,703 71,897 4
Ferryhill160 41,781 51,700 5
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

West Auckland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (80 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 470 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202548
March 202549
February 202531
January 202554
December 202426
November 202433
October 202447
September 202434
August 202439
July 202428
June 202444
May 202437

A total of 522 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202538
March 202546
February 202534
January 202549
December 202440
November 202432
October 202439
September 202439
August 202447
July 202444
June 202480
May 202434

A total of 194 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202513
March 202526
February 202510
January 202518
December 202418
November 202414
October 202411
September 202410
August 202418
July 202416
June 202424
May 202416

A total of 78 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 202420
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202510
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 87 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 50 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 370 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 202512
March 202519
February 202524
January 202533
December 202428
November 202437
October 202434
September 202435
August 202432
July 202422
June 202462
May 202432

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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
July 20241

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 April 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Anti-social behaviour10
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
3. Mill Race (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Meadow View (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Chapel Street (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson2
6. Laburnum Grove (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
8. Station View (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Greenfields Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Eden Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3

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