Crime in Bowburn: statistics, rates and trends
632 crimes were recorded in Bowburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bowburn at a glance
- Crime trends in Bowburn
- Types of crime in Bowburn
- Bowburn compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Bowburn
- Streets with the most crime in Bowburn
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bowburn
- Population and deprivation in Bowburn
- Questions about crime in Bowburn
- About this data
632 crimes were recorded in Bowburn in the 12 months to July 2026, 109.5 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 235 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bowburn has the 267th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bowburn | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 632 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.5 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 5,772 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bowburn was highest in the year to July 2019 (735 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (483). Over the whole period it rose 31%, 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 | 632 | 109.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 492 | 85.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 599 | 103.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 587 | 101.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 571 | 98.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 527 | 91.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 652 | 113.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 735 | 127.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 483 | 83.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 67 |
| June 2026 | 80 |
| May 2026 | 79 |
| April 2026 | 69 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 49 |
| January 2026 | 45 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 40 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bowburn 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, other crime.
The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+84%) and public order (+59%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 235 | 40.7 | 1.19 | +41% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 175 | 30.3 | 1.98 | +84% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 72 | 12.5 | 1.84 | +9% |
| Public order | 43 | 7.4 | 1.12 | +59% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 5.7 | 0.69 | -47% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +120% |
| Other crime | 19 | 3.3 | 1.56 | +19% |
| Burglary | 15 | 2.6 | 0.73 | -17% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -47% |
| Drugs | 5 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 0.54 | -40% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 0.13 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bowburn
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bowburn recorded 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 37.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bowburn
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bowburn recorded 175 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (30.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 84% on the year before. It made up 27.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bowburn
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bowburn recorded 72 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 11.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bowburn
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bowburn recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 59% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bowburn
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bowburn recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bowburn
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bowburn recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 120% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bowburn
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bowburn recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bowburn
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bowburn recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bowburn
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bowburn recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bowburn
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bowburn recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bowburn
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bowburn recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bowburn
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bowburn recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 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 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bowburn
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bowburn recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bowburn, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bowburn.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bowburn |
|---|---|---|---|
| Durham | 6,338 | 128.4 | +17% |
| Ferryhill | 1,466 | 174.2 | +59% |
| Spennymoor | 2,848 | 158.8 | +45% |
| Brandon (County Durham) | 1,079 | 117.3 | +7% |
| Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | 744 | 115.4 | +5% |
| Shotton Colliery | 640 | 125.9 | +15% |
| Wingate | 783 | 134.3 | +23% |
| Hetton-le-Hole | 839 | 85.8 | -22% |
1 areas within Bowburn, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Bowburn & Coxhoe had the highest rate (96.9 per 1,000) and Bowburn & Coxhoe the lowest (96.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bowburn & Coxhoe | Neighbourhood | 15,611 | 1,513 | 96.9 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 60 |
| On or near Tunstall Avenue | 35 |
| On or near Beaumont Close | 26 |
| On or near Margaret Court | 25 |
| On or near Park Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Dallymore Drive | 23 |
| On or near Clarence Street | 22 |
| On or near Park Hill | 22 |
| On or near Robson Crescent | 19 |
| On or near Burn Street | 18 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bowburn 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 175 | 27.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 167 | 26.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 121 | 19.1% |
| Under investigation | 92 | 14.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 1.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.6% |
Bowburn has an estimated population of 5,772. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bowburn sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bowburn |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.7% |
| Social rented homes | 21.6% |
| Private rented homes | 16.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Bowburn a safe place to live?
Bowburn recorded 109.5 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 235 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (175).
Is crime in Bowburn going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bowburn was up 28% on the year before: 632 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 492 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bowburn?
Bowburn 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.