Crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark: statistics, rates and trends
755 crimes were recorded in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark in the 12 months to August 2026, 117.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark at a glance
- Crime trends in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
- Types of crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
- Ushaw Moor and Bearpark compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
- Streets with the most crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
- Demographics of Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
- Questions about crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (304), anti-social behaviour (168) and criminal damage and arson (91) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 192nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 755 | 64,837 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 117.1 | 120.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +9% | -1% |
| Population | 6,445 | 538,011 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark of any year here (755 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 86%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 755 | 117.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 657 | 101.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 580 | 90.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 456 | 70.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 427 | 66.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 489 | 75.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 423 | 65.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 352 | 54.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 406 | 63.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 63 |
| July 2026 | 90 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 75 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 54 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 46 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 56 |
| October 2025 | 67 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded notably more other crime (2.2 times the national rate), criminal damage and arson (2.1 times the national rate) and anti-social behaviour (70% above the national rate), and notably less other theft (45% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 56 to 91 and other crime rose from 21 to 30, while shoplifting fell from 80 to 46.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 304 | 47.2 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 168 | 26.1 | 15.4 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 14.1 | 6.7 | +62% |
| Shoplifting | 46 | 7.1 | 8.5 | -42% |
| Public order | 38 | 5.9 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Other crime | 30 | 4.7 | 2.1 | +43% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.6 | 6.4 | 0% |
| Burglary | 20 | 3.1 | 3.6 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 2.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Drugs | 7 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Ushaw Moor and Bearpark; the highest is Spennymoor (160.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Esh Winning (99.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ushaw Moor and Bearpark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon (County Durham) | 1,047 | 113.8 | -3% |
| Sacriston | 600 | 113.4 | -3% |
| Durham | 6,305 | 127.7 | +9% |
| Esh Winning | 527 | 99.4 | -15% |
| Willington (County Durham) | 967 | 151.1 | +29% |
| Bowburn | 636 | 110.2 | -6% |
| Spennymoor | 2,879 | 160.5 | +37% |
| Chester-le-Street | 2,713 | 112.2 | -4% |
Deerness is the one area listed within Ushaw Moor and Bearpark, with 109.1 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerness | Neighbourhood | 11,747 | 1,282 | 109.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 49% of the crime recorded in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (71).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 71 |
| On or near Wayside Court | 52 |
| On or near Aldridge Court | 48 |
| On or near Flass Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Maple Park | 30 |
| On or near Bay Court | 28 |
| On or near Byland Court | 28 |
| On or near Auton Stile | 26 |
| On or near Sleetburn Court | 25 |
| On or near Cook Avenue | 24 |
Of the 587 crimes in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 168 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 284 | 48.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 25.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 56 | 9.5% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 7.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.0% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 1.7% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark has an estimated population of 6,445 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more social housing (26%, against 17%), fewer students (5.8%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (16%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ushaw Moor and Bearpark average decile 3.7 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 21.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 29.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 24.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.5% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ushaw Moor and Bearpark a safe place to live?
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 117.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 192nd of the 1,390 towns 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 Ushaw Moor and Bearpark?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 304 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (168).
Is crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark was up 15% on the year before: 755 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 657 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ushaw Moor and Bearpark?
About 6,445 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ushaw Moor and Bearpark?
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark 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.