Crime in West Auckland, County Durham: statistics, rates and trends
1,796 crimes were recorded in West Auckland, County Durham in the 12 months to August 2026, 154.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West Auckland, County Durham
- Questions about crime in West Auckland, County Durham
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (454), violence and sexual offences (406) and shoplifting (395) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 399th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | West Auckland, County Durham | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,796 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 154.1 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | 0% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 11,655 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in West Auckland, County Durham of any year here (1,796 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 69%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,796 | 154.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,791 | 153.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,719 | 147.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,305 | 112.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,086 | 93.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,158 | 99.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,171 | 100.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,158 | 99.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,063 | 91.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 146 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, West Auckland, County Durham recorded notably more shoplifting (4.0 times the national rate), anti-social behaviour (2.5 times the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (2.2 times the national rate). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 32 to 53 and shoplifting rose from 290 to 395, while violence and sexual offences fell from 502 to 406.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 454 | 39.0 | 15.4 | -7% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 406 | 34.8 | 34.2 | -19% |
| Shoplifting | 395 | 33.9 | 8.5 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 172 | 14.8 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 99 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +25% |
| Burglary | 71 | 6.1 | 3.6 | +15% |
| Other theft | 62 | 5.3 | 6.4 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.5 | 5.0 | +66% |
| Other crime | 40 | 3.4 | 2.1 | +21% |
| Drugs | 19 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than West Auckland, County Durham; the highest is Bishop Auckland, County Durham (194.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Evenwood, County Durham (80.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West Auckland, County Durham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop Auckland | 3,238 | 194.8 | +26% |
| Shildon & Dene Valley | 2,959 | 160.1 | +4% |
| Evenwood | 355 | 80.2 | -48% |
| Willington & Hunwick | 1,238 | 132.5 | -14% |
| Crook | 1,597 | 111.8 | -27% |
| Aycliffe North & Middridge | 1,140 | 96.2 | -38% |
| Spennymoor | 1,365 | 126.9 | -18% |
| Aycliffe South | 2,596 | 163.6 | +6% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in West Auckland, County Durham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (378).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 378 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 266 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 62 |
| On or near Laburnum Grove | 53 |
| On or near Eden Grove | 50 |
| On or near Meadow View | 45 |
| On or near Mill Race | 39 |
| On or near Sycamore Grove | 34 |
| On or near Northbridge Park | 31 |
| On or near Greenfields Road | 30 |
Of the 1,342 crimes in West Auckland, County Durham with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 454 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 514 | 38.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 408 | 30.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 8.6% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 108 | 8.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 85 | 6.3% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.2% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 14 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
West Auckland, County Durham has an estimated population of 11,655 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West Auckland, County Durham average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | West Auckland, County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 69.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 10.9% | 10.1% (England) |
Is West Auckland, County Durham a safe place to live?
West Auckland, County Durham recorded 154.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 399th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
What is the most common crime in West Auckland, County Durham?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 454 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (406).
Is crime in West Auckland, County Durham going up or down?
Recorded crime in West Auckland, County Durham was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,796 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,791 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West Auckland, County Durham?
About 11,655 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West Auckland, County Durham?
West Auckland, County Durham 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.