WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Durham Constabulary Police

Crime in bishop auckland town, county durham

Comprehensive safety analysis for bishop auckland town, localized within county durham.

Total Crimes

157
trending_up +42.7% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

116.43per 1k
trending_down -0.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

High Risk

Total Population

7,887

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences46
Shoplifting33
Anti-social Behaviour27
Criminal Damage & Arson17
Public Order12
Vehicle Crime6
Burglary6
Other Crime3
Drug Offences2
Other Theft2
Theft from Person1
Bicycle Theft1
Weapons Possession1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 21Public order: 4
25
On or near Shopping Area Map
Shoplifting: 6
6
On or near Parking Area Map
Shoplifting: 4
4
On or near Bridge Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Parking Area Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4
4
On or near Tivoli Place Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Bicycle theft: 1
3
On or near Hutchinson Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 3
3
On or near East Parade Map
Shoplifting: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Brewer Street Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Vehicle crime: 1
3
On or near Bradford Drive Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within county durham district.

Local Rank

#61safest in county durham

National Safety

Top 7%Riskiest

City Average

98.2per 1k

Local Policing

Bishop Auckland (East)

Durham Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Coundon and Leeholme PACT Meeting Priority - vehicles speeding in the area

Issued: 16 Apr 2026

Status Update

Speed watch is to be organized by local officers.
In regard to off-road bike use: officers have drone capabilities to build intelligence around off-road bike and Quad sightings. The NPT now have 2 trained operators and are due to receive Drones in the very near future, attended schools in local area displaying drone capabilities to local pupils and answering questions.

Actioned: 16 Apr 2026

Dene Valley PACT Priorities:
Youth nuisance
Speeding

Issued: 2 Apr 2026

Status Update

Speeding remains a priority however Speedwatch sessions ongoing with positive feedback.
Increased concern in the meeting for youth nuisance in the area.
Other matters discussed were around a number of off-road vehicles in the area.
Abandoned vehicles were also flagged for police attention.

Actioned: 2 Apr 2026

Middlestone and Westerton PACT Priorities:
Speeding along B6287 Low road through Middlestone - vehicles driving too fast along the lane, vehicles have not been slowing down for horses.
Off-road bikes riding through the village towards Coundon

Issued: 19 Mar 2026

Status Update

Discussed carrying out a Speedwatch as Speed is still an issue. (NEXT PACT MARCH 2026).
Targeted patrols have been conducted around the area

Middlestone and Westerton PACT Priorities:
Local PCSO 30381 has been tasked to arrange a speed watch in the Middlestone area - re Speeding along B6287 Low road through Middlestone
Visible presence / patrols through the area, to deter speeders and off-road bike activity.
Local PC has drone capabilities residents have been asked ring 101 to log off-road bike incidents so that PCSO's can attend and the drone can be utilized

Actioned: 19 Mar 2026

Dene Valley PACT Priority for March 2026 - speeding cars.

Issued: 5 Mar 2026

Status Update

Topics of discussion included anti-social behaviour/vehicle use within the area however overall calls have reduced over the last month.
Speeding remains a concern and it was agreed for further Speedwatch session to be carried out.
Matters regarding traffic calming measures and loose horses were discussed, neighbourhood warden was present and is aware of and working to resolve some of the issues.

Update 2nd April
Since the last meeting, further Speedwatch sessions have been conducted within the area.

Actioned: 2 Apr 2026

Engagement Events

MAY28

Coundon and Leeholme PACT

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PACT MEETING

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6:30 PM — 6:30 PM

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Leeholme Community Centre

JUN11

Dene Valley PACT Meeting

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An opportunity to speak with local officers about your area.

schedule

5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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Dene Valley One Stop Shop, High Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8TD

JUN25

Leeholme and Coundon PACT

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PACT MEETING

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6:30 PM — 7:30 PM

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Leeholme Community Centre

JUL9

Dene Valley PACT Meeting

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An opportunity to speak to local officers about your area.

schedule

5:00 PM — 6:00 PM

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Dene Valley One Stop Shop, High Street, Bishop Auckland, DL14 8TD

JUL23

Leeholme and Coundon PACT

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PACT MEETING

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6:30 PM — 7:30 PM

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Leeholme community centre

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