WD22 Intelligence Updated February 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

Bishop Auckland Town Crime Intelligence

Comprehensive safety analysis for Bishop Auckland Town, localized within County Durham.

Safety Rating

Moderate

Crime Rate

7.98per 1k

Total Population

13,780

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Violence & Sexual Offences29

Anti-social Behaviour21

Shoplifting19

Criminal Damage & Arson10

Other Crime7

Public Order6

Other Theft5

Burglary4

Drug Offences4

Vehicle Crime2

Bicycle Theft1

Theft from Person1

Weapons Possession1

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Supermarket Map	Shoplifting: 11Burglary: 1Other theft: 1	15
On or near Parking Area Map	Anti-social behaviour: 6Violence and sexual offences: 3	9
On or near Shopping Area Map	Shoplifting: 8	8
On or near Market Place Map	Violence and sexual offences: 2Vehicle crime: 1Theft from the person: 1	4
On or near Gibbon Street Map	Drugs: 1Burglary: 1Public order: 1	4
On or near Supermarket Map	Anti-social behaviour: 3	3
On or near Bradford Drive Map	Anti-social behaviour: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1	3
On or near Bishop Auckland Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Petrol Station Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Parking Area Map	Burglary: 1Other theft: 1	2