Crime Rates at St Cuthberts Way, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6EQ

St Cuthberts Way area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Woodhouse Close , and the 758th lowest crime rate of 1,724 local areas in County Durham .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around St Cuthberts Way (DL14 6EQ) in the last 12 months was 66.5 per 1,000 residents and was 55.1% lower than the Woodhouse Close average (147.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Theft from the person ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -80.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 42.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -30.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around St Cuthberts Way (DL14 6EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Ashcroft Gardens. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 12 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.