Crime Rate in West Auckland: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in West Auckland

The total recorded crimes in West Auckland, County Durham, UK in March 2025 are around 170 as per the recent police data. This equates to a West Auckland crime rate of 16.61 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 West Auckland, encompassing approximately 10,235 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (49) incidents (58.06% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (35.29% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (26) incidents (160.00% increase)
West Auckland Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 22
  • Meadow View with total crimes: 16
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 15

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the West Auckland has recorded 170 crimes with crime rate of 16.61 ranking 2th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)CrimesRank (County Durham)
Shildon and Dene Valley169 32,263 22,356 1
Elvet and Gilesgate161 52,579 11,923 2
Bishop Auckland Town174 11,862 41,494 6
Belmont123 111,867 31,910 3
Peterlee East145 61,703 71,897 4
Tudhoe162 41,195 211,036 24
Ferryhill129 81,781 51,700 5
Aycliffe East121 131,570 81,443 7
Chester-le-Street West Central130 71,423 111,439 9
Crook109 181,542 91,441 8
Murton125 91,362 131,154 17
Coxhoe81 281,362 141,422 10
Trimdon and Thornley114 151,534 101,371 11
Tanfield124 101,165 221,183 16
Craghead and South Moor102 211,102 271,265 12
Woodhouse Close101 221,402 121,186 15
Horden122 121,274 161,139 18
Easington112 161,329 151,264 13
Stanley108 201,090 281,239 14
Deerness119 141,206 19867 34
Spennymoor110 171,255 17938 30
Willington and Hunwick71 311,230 181,056 20
Dawdon100 231,005 291,093 19
Blackhalls109 191,144 241,053 21
Aycliffe West89 251,205 201,046 22
Peterlee West67 33984 311,042 23
Aycliffe North and Middridge64 341,158 23986 28
Annfield Plain95 24913 35928 33
Pelton62 351,138 251,022 25
Framwellgate and Newton Hall87 26985 301,008 26
Shotton and South Hetton74 301,120 26933 32
Brandon75 29965 331,007 27
Delves Lane82 27974 32936 31
Sherburn69 32782 39857 35
Neville's Cross61 37932 34550 42
Sedgefield59 39620 43744 36
Leadgate and Medomsley58 40864 36708 38
Deneside61 36612 45539 43
Consett North40 49791 37741 37
Chilton56 42785 38472 46
Lumley60 38551 46509 44
Sacriston53 44717 40635 39
Esh and Witton Gilbert50 45642 41601 40
Coundon44 46546 47550 41
Chester-le-Street East56 41458 50386 53
Consett South54 43626 42344 56
Barnard Castle East44 47617 44507 45
Evenwood34 53468 49465 47
Burnopfield and Dipton37 50451 51450 48
Barnard Castle West33 54480 48426 49
Benfieldside40 48359 55394 52
Chester-le-Street South29 57429 52398 50
Lanchester37 51358 56395 51
Passfield36 52307 61342 57
Seaham20 59383 53300 60
North Lodge24 58368 54358 54
Tow Law14 61308 60351 55
Weardale33 55340 57324 58
Bishop Middleham and Cornforth31 56331 59293 61
Wingate20 60334 58318 59
Chester-le-Street North14 62190 62203 62
Durham South10 63124 63101 63

West Auckland Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202526
February 202510
January 202518
December 202418
November 202414
October 202411
September 202410
August 202418
July 202416
June 202424
May 202416
April 202417

A total of 519 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 43.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 80 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202546
February 202534
January 202549
December 202440
November 202432
October 202439
September 202439
August 202447
July 202444
June 202480
May 202434
April 202435

A total of 457 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202549
February 202531
January 202554
December 202426
November 202433
October 202447
September 202434
August 202439
July 202428
June 202444
May 202437
April 202435

A total of 373 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202524
January 202533
December 202428
November 202437
October 202434
September 202435
August 202432
July 202422
June 202462
May 202432
April 202415

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20257
January 20253
December 20246
November 20245
October 20247
September 20246
August 202410
July 20247
June 202412
May 202410
April 20243

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 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20253
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 20248
June 20248
May 20242
April 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
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 202410
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20244
October 20243
September 202420
August 20244
July 20247
June 20248
May 202411
April 20246

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 March 2025

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

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total22
Shoplifting9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Theft from the person1
2. Meadow View (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Theft from the person1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour8
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Chapel Street (Map)
Total13
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Mill Race (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Oakley Green (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
8. Station View (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
9. Northbridge Park (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
10. Fieldon Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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