Crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe: statistics, rates and trends
1,513 crimes were recorded in Bowburn & Coxhoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Bowburn & Coxhoe
- Questions about crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe
- About this data
1,513 crimes were recorded in Bowburn & Coxhoe in the 12 months to July 2026, 96.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 7% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 527 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bowburn & Coxhoe has the 1,324th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bowburn & Coxhoe | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,513 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 96.9 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 15,611 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,811 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,411). Over the whole period it fell 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,513 | 96.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,411 | 90.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,626 | 104.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,671 | 107.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,534 | 98.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,544 | 98.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,726 | 110.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,811 | 116.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,627 | 104.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 141 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bowburn & Coxhoe over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, burglary.
The largest increases were in other crime (+40%) and burglary (+36%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 527 | 33.8 | 0.99 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 348 | 22.3 | 1.45 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 166 | 10.6 | 1.57 | -10% |
| Public order | 117 | 7.5 | 1.13 | +27% |
| Burglary | 75 | 4.8 | 1.36 | +36% |
| Other crime | 63 | 4.0 | 1.91 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 3.8 | 0.46 | -39% |
| Other theft | 57 | 3.7 | 0.57 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 56 | 3.6 | 0.73 | +27% |
| Drugs | 28 | 1.8 | 0.55 | +8% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 0.8 | 0.86 | -13% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 527 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 34.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 348 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 23.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 117 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bowburn & Coxhoe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bowburn & Coxhoe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bowburn & Coxhoe.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bowburn & Coxhoe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ferryhill | 1,923 | 163.3 | +68% |
| Tudhoe | 1,718 | 160.0 | +65% |
| Thornley & Wheatley Hill | 898 | 152.9 | +58% |
| Elvet, Gilesgate & Shincliffe | 3,083 | 167.1 | +72% |
| Pittington & Sherburn | 380 | 79.2 | -18% |
| Belmont | 1,296 | 118.0 | +22% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | +31% |
| Neville's Cross | 1,049 | 93.5 | -3% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bowburn & Coxhoe over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Durham Service Area | 80 |
| On or near Front Street | 61 |
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Birch Road | 49 |
| On or near Morley Crescent | 41 |
| On or near Parking Area | 36 |
| On or near Tunstall Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Beaumont Close | 26 |
| On or near Margaret Court | 25 |
| On or near Roslyn Mews | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bowburn & Coxhoe over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 459 | 30.3% |
| Not recorded | 348 | 23.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 346 | 22.9% |
| Under investigation | 174 | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 2.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 19 | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.6% |
Bowburn & Coxhoe has an estimated population of 15,611. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bowburn & Coxhoe sits in decile 4.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bowburn & Coxhoe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.1% |
| Social rented homes | 22.5% |
| Private rented homes | 16.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.0 |
Is Bowburn & Coxhoe a safe place to live?
Bowburn & Coxhoe recorded 96.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 527 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (348).
Is crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bowburn & Coxhoe was up 7% on the year before: 1,513 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,411 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bowburn & Coxhoe?
Bowburn & Coxhoe is policed by Durham. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bowburn & Coxhoe. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.