Crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark: statistics, rates and trends
744 crimes were recorded in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
- Questions about crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
- About this data
744 crimes were recorded in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark in the 12 months to July 2026, 115.4 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 15% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 293 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ushaw Moor and Bearpark has the 212th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ushaw Moor and Bearpark | County Durham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 744 | 64,238 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 115.4 | 119.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +15% | +8% | -1% |
| Population | 6,445 | 538,011 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark was highest in the year to July 2026 (744 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (352). Over the whole period it rose 86%, 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 | 744 | 115.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 646 | 100.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 572 | 88.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 456 | 70.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 438 | 68.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 481 | 74.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 417 | 64.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 352 | 54.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 400 | 62.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 52 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark 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 violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+54%) and anti-social behaviour (+39%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-38%) and public order (-16%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 293 | 45.5 | 1.33 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 176 | 27.3 | 1.78 | +39% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 14.1 | 2.08 | +54% |
| Shoplifting | 49 | 7.6 | 0.92 | -38% |
| Public order | 32 | 5.0 | 0.75 | -16% |
| Other crime | 26 | 4.0 | 1.91 | +4% |
| Other theft | 23 | 3.6 | 0.56 | -4% |
| Burglary | 22 | 3.4 | 0.97 | +10% |
| Vehicle crime | 16 | 2.5 | 0.50 | -16% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 0.28 | +20% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.64 | +0% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.57 | -40% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.23 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 39.4% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 176 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 23.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 26 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 4% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 6 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 up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ushaw Moor and Bearpark, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ushaw Moor and Bearpark.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ushaw Moor and Bearpark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon (County Durham) | 1,079 | 117.3 | +2% |
| Sacriston | 586 | 110.7 | -4% |
| Durham | 6,338 | 128.4 | +11% |
| Esh Winning | 534 | 100.7 | -13% |
| Willington (County Durham) | 941 | 147.1 | +27% |
| Bowburn | 632 | 109.5 | -5% |
| Spennymoor | 2,848 | 158.8 | +38% |
| Chester-le-Street | 2,669 | 110.4 | -4% |
1 areas within Ushaw Moor and Bearpark, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Deerness had the highest rate (108.8 per 1,000) and Deerness the lowest (108.8). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deerness | Neighbourhood | 11,747 | 1,278 | 108.8 |
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 Ushaw Moor and Bearpark over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 75 |
| On or near Wayside Court | 55 |
| On or near Aldridge Court | 46 |
| On or near Flass Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Byland Court | 32 |
| On or near Auton Stile | 28 |
| On or near Bay Court | 27 |
| On or near Maple Park | 27 |
| On or near Cook Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Sleetburn Court | 24 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark 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 | 251 | 33.7% |
| Not recorded | 176 | 23.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 139 | 18.7% |
| Under investigation | 75 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 6.6% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark has an estimated population of 6,445. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ushaw Moor and Bearpark sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ushaw Moor and Bearpark |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.0% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 57.9% |
| Social rented homes | 26.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 26.5% |
Is Ushaw Moor and Bearpark a safe place to live?
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark recorded 115.4 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 Ushaw Moor and Bearpark?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 293 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (176).
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: 744 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 646 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ushaw Moor and Bearpark?
Ushaw Moor and Bearpark 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 Ushaw Moor and Bearpark. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.