Crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe: statistics, rates and trends
1,483 crimes were recorded in Bowburn & Coxhoe in the 12 months to August 2026, 95.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe at a glance
- Crime trends in Bowburn & Coxhoe
- Types of crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe
- Bowburn & Coxhoe compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bowburn & Coxhoe
- Demographics of Bowburn & Coxhoe
- Questions about crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (526), anti-social behaviour (334) and criminal damage and arson (172) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,367th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Bowburn & Coxhoe | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,483 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 95.0 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 15,611 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe peaked in the year to August 2019 (1,837 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,432). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,483 | 95.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,432 | 91.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,594 | 102.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,683 | 107.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,560 | 99.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,533 | 98.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,689 | 108.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,837 | 117.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,625 | 104.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 111 |
| July 2026 | 148 |
| June 2026 | 171 |
| May 2026 | 153 |
| April 2026 | 134 |
| March 2026 | 115 |
| February 2026 | 99 |
| January 2026 | 97 |
| December 2025 | 95 |
| November 2025 | 117 |
| October 2025 | 129 |
| September 2025 | 114 |
Compared with England and Wales, Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded notably more other crime (67% above the national rate), criminal damage and arson (63% above the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (39% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (60% below) and drugs (51% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 49 to 77, while shoplifting fell from 98 to 53.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 526 | 33.7 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 334 | 21.4 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 172 | 11.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Public order | 111 | 7.1 | 6.7 | +14% |
| Burglary | 77 | 4.9 | 3.6 | +57% |
| Other theft | 61 | 3.9 | 6.4 | +3% |
| Other crime | 55 | 3.5 | 2.1 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 53 | 3.4 | 8.5 | -46% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Drugs | 25 | 1.6 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Bowburn & Coxhoe; the highest is Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe (168.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Pittington & Sherburn (80.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bowburn & Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill | 1,969 | 167.2 | +76% |
| Tudhoe | 1,744 | 162.4 | +71% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 893 | 152.0 | +60% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,114 | 168.8 | +78% |
| Pittington & Sherburn | 385 | 80.2 | -16% |
| Belmont | 1,274 | 116.0 | +22% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | +34% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,019 | 90.9 | -4% |
The 10 locations below account for 29% of the crime recorded in Bowburn & Coxhoe over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Durham Service Area” (76).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Durham Service Area | 76 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Front Street | 57 |
| On or near Birch Road | 51 |
| On or near Morley Crescent | 41 |
| On or near Tunstall Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Parking Area | 31 |
| On or near Beaumont Close | 28 |
| On or near West Street | 27 |
| On or near Margaret Court | 26 |
Of the 1,149 crimes in Bowburn & Coxhoe with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 334 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 487 | 42.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 357 | 31.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 129 | 11.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 22 | 1.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 1.3% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 1.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Bowburn & Coxhoe has an estimated population of 15,611 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%), more social housing (22%, against 17%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bowburn & Coxhoe average decile 4.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Bowburn & Coxhoe | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 27.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 21.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 22.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bowburn & Coxhoe a safe place to live?
Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 95.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,367th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime and criminal damage and arson.
What is the most common crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 526 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (334).
Is crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe was up 4% on the year before: 1,483 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,432 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bowburn & Coxhoe?
About 15,611 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bowburn & Coxhoe?
Bowburn & Coxhoe is policed by Durham.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.