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Crime in Bishop Auckland

Bishop Auckland had 918 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 178.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 21st of 143 County Durham areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 56% above the middle County Durham area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

DL14, County Durham · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bishop Auckland

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178.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
21 of 143County Durham rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common312 in 3 months

Month by month

276 Mar 274 Apr 297 May 319 Jun 316 Jul 283 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Bishop Auckland. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence31234%
anti-social behaviour19021%
criminal damage10612%
shoplifting9010%
burglary505%
public order495%
theft445%
vehicle crime202%

Bishop Auckland against County Durham

TypeBishop Auckland per 1,000Middle County Durham areaChange
Violence60.640.3▲ 31%
Burglary9.74▲ 67%
Vehicle crime3.92.9▼ 51%
Anti-social behaviour36.920.2▼ 4%
Theft and robbery11.36.5▲ 66%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Coundon Grange280.8▲ 13%
South Church208.7▲ 8%
Eldon Lane194.3▲ 10%
Bishop Auckland178.4▲ 8%
Eldon167.8▲ 4%
Coundon106.6▲ 16%
See every County Durham area ranked on the crime in County Durham page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bishop Auckland a safe area?

Bishop Auckland had about 178.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 21 of 143 County Durham areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bishop Auckland?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (312), followed by anti-social behaviour (190) and criminal damage (106).