Crime in West Auckland, County Durham: statistics, rates and trends
1,794 crimes were recorded in West Auckland, County Durham in the 12 months to July 2026, 153.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West Auckland, County Durham at a glance
- Crime trends in West Auckland, County Durham
- Types of crime in West Auckland, County Durham
- West Auckland, County Durham compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in West Auckland, County Durham
- What happened after crimes were reported in West Auckland, County Durham
- Population and deprivation in West Auckland, County Durham
- Questions about crime in West Auckland, County Durham
- About this data
1,794 crimes were recorded in West Auckland, County Durham in the 12 months to July 2026, 153.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 458 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Auckland, County Durham has the 404th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West Auckland, County Durham | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,794 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 153.9 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 11,655 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West Auckland, County Durham was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,822 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,025). Over the whole period it rose 69%, 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 | 1,794 | 153.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,822 | 156.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,651 | 141.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,362 | 116.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,025 | 87.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,149 | 98.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,188 | 101.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,132 | 97.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,062 | 91.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 182 |
| June 2026 | 141 |
| May 2026 | 132 |
| April 2026 | 149 |
| March 2026 | 164 |
| February 2026 | 144 |
| January 2026 | 131 |
| December 2025 | 148 |
| November 2025 | 147 |
| October 2025 | 188 |
| September 2025 | 124 |
| August 2025 | 144 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Auckland, County Durham 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, shoplifting, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+68%) and public order (+23%). The largest falls were in drugs (-25%) and violence and sexual offences (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 458 | 39.3 | 2.56 | -7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 404 | 34.7 | 1.01 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 371 | 31.8 | 3.84 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 172 | 14.8 | 2.18 | -4% |
| Public order | 102 | 8.8 | 1.32 | +23% |
| Burglary | 69 | 5.9 | 1.67 | +5% |
| Other theft | 68 | 5.8 | 0.91 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 57 | 4.9 | 0.99 | +68% |
| Other crime | 41 | 3.5 | 1.67 | +14% |
| Drugs | 24 | 2.1 | 0.63 | -25% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.06 | +20% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.44 | +40% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.5 | 0.30 | +50% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | +200% |
Anti-social behaviour in West Auckland, County Durham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (39.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 25.5% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in West Auckland, County Durham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 404 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 22.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West Auckland, County Durham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 371 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 20.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West Auckland, County Durham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West Auckland, County Durham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West Auckland, County Durham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West Auckland, County Durham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West Auckland, County Durham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West Auckland, County Durham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West Auckland, County Durham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West Auckland, County Durham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in West Auckland, County Durham
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in West Auckland, County Durham
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West Auckland, County Durham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Auckland, County Durham recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Auckland, County Durham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Auckland, County Durham.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Auckland, County Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland | 3,208 | 193.0 | +25% |
| Shildon & Dene Valley | 2,979 | 161.2 | +5% |
| Evenwood | 364 | 82.2 | -47% |
| Willington & Hunwick | 1,202 | 128.6 | -16% |
| Crook | 1,540 | 107.8 | -30% |
| Aycliffe North & Middridge | 1,115 | 94.1 | -39% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | -18% |
| Aycliffe South | 2,589 | 163.1 | +6% |
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 West Auckland, County Durham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 363 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 262 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 64 |
| On or near Eden Grove | 55 |
| On or near Laburnum Grove | 53 |
| On or near Meadow View | 45 |
| On or near Mill Race | 39 |
| On or near Greenfields Road | 33 |
| On or near Sycamore Grove | 33 |
| On or near Front Street | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Auckland, County Durham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 503 | 28.0% |
| Not recorded | 458 | 25.5% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 394 | 22.0% |
| Under investigation | 131 | 7.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 122 | 6.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 77 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
West Auckland, County Durham has an estimated population of 11,655. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Auckland, County Durham sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West Auckland, County Durham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.9% |
Is West Auckland, County Durham a safe place to live?
West Auckland, County Durham recorded 153.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than 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 West Auckland, County Durham?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 458 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (404).
Is crime in West Auckland, County Durham going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Auckland, County Durham was down 2% on the year before: 1,794 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,822 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West Auckland, County Durham?
West Auckland, County Durham 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 West Auckland, County Durham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.